Maule M-5
Maule Air · USA · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Maule M-5 is a rugged American high-wing STOL utility light aircraft known for short-field performance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.09 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing strut-braced STOL taildragger
- Single piston engine
- Large flaps for short-field performance
A compact strut-braced high-wing taildragger with large flaps, similar to but stubbier than a Cessna 180.
Specifications
- The Maule M-5 has a length of 7.09 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 257 km/h (160 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
Introduced in 1971, it developed Maule's earlier M-4 into a more capable and better-equipped family.
Variants
Numerous M-5 sub-variants offered different engines and gross weights, leading on to the M-6 and M-7.
Where you'll see it
Popular for bush flying, utility work, and backcountry operations worldwide.
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