N15YC

Aircraft:
McDonnell Douglas YC-15A
Reg: N15YC photos
Serial #:
CX001
Airline: Boeing Company
Photo Date: Dec 15, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 28, 2023
Edwards Air Force Base - KEDW, USA - California

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McDonnell-Douglas entrant in the 1970s Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) competition to replace the C-130. The roots of the later C-17 are clearly visible in this aircraft. On display outside the front gate of Edwards AFB, awaiting the construction of the new Air Force Flight Test Museum facility.

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Used as prototype of a four-engine short take-off and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, and only a total of two were built

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Dec 15, 2021

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Nov 28, 2023

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McDonnell-Douglas entrant in the 1970s Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) competition to replace the C-130. The roots of the later C-17 are clearly visible in this aircraft. On display outside the front gate of Edwards AFB, awaiting the construction of the new Air Force Flight Test Museum facility.