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approved one month later. During the 1947 sales year 84 airplanes were delivered, followed by 205 in 1948 and 186 in 1949.
That year the United States Air Force was seeking an airplane to perform flight duties in the frigid Arctic region. Eventually, the Model 195 was selected and Cessna won a contract for 15 airplanes designated LC-126A. In January 1950 the airplanes were delivered along with floats and skis to increase their utility in the field. The only difference between the military and commercial versions were special radio gear, an escape hatch, exterior paint and utilitarian cockpit and cabin appointments.
One year later the Air Force bought another five airplanes for duty with the Air National Guard. These ships were designated LC-126B and were identical to the LC-126A except for upgraded communications equipment. In 1952 the United States Army bought 63 of the Model 195 classified as the LC-126C. These ships featured an ambulatory interior capable of accepting two patients on special stretchers and featured a much larger baggage door to facilitate loading/unloading of patients. All 63 aircraft were delivered to the Army between May and October 1952.
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