Maule M-5
Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear
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Mission Profile
140
KTAS
Cruise Speed
4
Occupants
480
nm
Max Range
522
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Maule M-5
The Maule M-5-235C Lunar Rocket is a favorite among backcountry pilots who need to get heavy loads out of tight spots. With a 235 HP Lycoming engine on a relatively lightweight airframe, its power-to-weight ratio is exceptional. It features the classic Maule 4-door configuration, making it one of the easiest taildraggers to load with cargo or passengers.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- True STOL Performance: Capable of clearing a 50 ft obstacle in just 600 ft, making it accessible to almost any mountain strip.
- Versatile Loading: Four doors (two on the right, one on the left, plus a dedicated cargo door) allow for loading long items like skis or fishing gear.
- Rugged Construction: Steel tube fuselage and metal-skinned wings provide durability for off-airport operations.
Trade-offs
- Cabin Comfort: The cabin is narrower than a Cessna 182, and the fit-and-finish is more ‘utilitarian’ than ‘luxury.’
- Tailwheel Handling: Like all short-coupled taildraggers, it requires active feet on the rudder during takeoff and landing rolls.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 30.8 ft
- Length
- 23.5 ft
- Height
- 6.2 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 2,300 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 2,300 lbs
- Useful Load
- 900 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 63 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 140 KTAS
- Range
- 480 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 20,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1350 fpm
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