FAIRCHILD R4Q-2 (C-119) “PACKET” a.k.a. “FLYING BOXCAR” R-TRANSPORT 4-4TH MODEL Q-FAIRCHILD -2- 2ND MODIFICATION The R4Q (C-119) is based on the 1941 designed of the C-82 Packet.  The R4Q-1 Packet stretched and improved the C-82 with a new flight deck positioned lower and further forward, a redesigned nose, changes to the tail design and a change to the 3,000 hp Pratt & Whitney engine from the 2,100 hp Pratt & Whitney  R-2800.  The R4Q-2 introduced the Wright R-3350 in place of the P&W  R-4360.  The Marine Corps operated 41 R4Q-1s (C-119C) and 99 R4Q-2s (C-119F) in all their transport squadrons including reserve detachments.  The LOCKHEED KC-130F replaced the Packets in 1961.  This aircraft was delivered to MCAS Cherry Point and served several different Navy and Marine Transport Squadrons.   This Packet has been restored in the markings of Marine Transport Squadron –252, VMR-252. SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN   109’ 3” WING AREA   1,447  SQ FT LENGTH   86’ 6” HEIGHT   26’ 6” EMPTY WEIGHT  40,000  LBS GROSS WEIGHT  64,000  LBS ENGINE   2 x Wright R3350-36W, 3,400 HORSE POWER MAX SPEED   250 MPH CRUISE    205 MPH CLIMB    820 FPM RANGE    2,000  NAUTICAL MILES