Cessna
LC-126
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Photo: Robert Deering 10/18/2012
National Museum of the USAF
Wright-Patterson AFB (FFO)
Dayton, Ohio
Needing a rugged aircraft with excellent performance for Arctic rescue service, the U.S. Air Force acquired 15 Cessna Model 195 aircraft in 1949. Designated the LC-126, these light utility transport aircraft were identical to the Model 195 except for the paint scheme, interior fittings, emergency escape hatch and radio equipment. Delivered in January 1950, each LC-126 came equipped with an interchangeable set of floats and skis to permit operation from land, snow or water.

Equipped with Edo floats, the LC-126A on display (S/N 49-1949) is marked as it appeared while serving with the 10th Rescue Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, in 1949.
SPECIFICATIONS: PERFORMANCE:
Span:  36 ft. 2 in. Maximum speed:  175 mph
Length:  27 ft. 4 in. Cruising speed: 
Height:  8 ft. 4 in. Range:   852 miles
Empty Weight:  Service ceiling: 
Gross Weight:  3,350 lbs. loaded  
Crew: 
Engines:  Jacobs R-755-A2 of 300 hp
Armament: 
   
SOURCE:  National Museum of the United States Air Force