Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
| C-133 Cargomaster | |
|---|---|
| Douglas C-133B Cargomaster, AF Ser. No. 59-0529 (1501st Air Transport Wing), over San Francisco Bay | |
| General information | |
| Type | Military transport aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 50 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1956–1961 |
| First flight | 23 April 1956 |
| Retired | 1971 (USAF) |
The Douglas C-133 Cargomaster is an American large turboprop cargo aircraft built between 1956 and 1961 by the Douglas Aircraft Company for use with the United States Air Force. The C-133 was the USAF's only production turboprop-powered strategic airlifter, entering service shortly after the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, which is designated a tactical airlifter. It provided airlift services in a wide range of applications, being replaced by the C-5 Galaxy in the early 1970s.