Maule M-7
Maule · United States · first flew 1984 · light aircraft
The Maule M-7 is a rugged American STOL high-wing taildragger seating up to five, built for backcountry strips and very short takeoff and landing rolls.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slab-sided fuselage with generous cabin glazing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Tall boxy strut-braced high wing with a stocky STOL stance
- Large slotted flaps and oversized tailwheel gear
- Slab-sided fuselage with generous cabin glazing
Spot the tall, slab-sided fuselage under a strut-braced high wing, the big flaps and the purposeful tailwheel stance, often on large bush tyres.
Specifications
- The Maule M-7 has a length of 7.21 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.03 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 293 km/h (182 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + 4 pax.
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History
Introduced in 1984, the M-7 extended the Maule family of short-field utility aircraft with a roomier cabin and a range of powerful engines. It built a reputation as a no-nonsense bush plane on floats, skis and tundra tyres.
Variants
Versions span engines from around 180 to 260 hp, such as the popular M-7-235 with a 235 hp Lycoming, plus tricycle-gear MX and MXT models for operators who prefer a nosewheel.
Where you'll see it
Rare in the UK, the M-7 appears mostly with operators wanting genuine short-field capability for farm strips, glider towing or aerial work, and among enthusiasts on the LAA scene rather than in mainstream club training.
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