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The I.S.T. XL-14 Maya was a single engine light experimental aircraft designed and built in the Philippine Republic in the early 1950s to investigate the use of indigenous materials in aircraft construction. Its construction uses a type of woven bamboo.

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Made by ManilaInstitute of Science and Technology.

Wing Area Sqm
16
Designer
Antonio J. de Leon
Eng 1 Type
4
Cruise Speed Kmh
150
Fuel Capacity
68.0
See Also
*I.S.T. XL-15 Tagak
Capacity
2
Number Built
1
Empty Weight Kg
510
Gross Weight Kg
780
Span M
10
Range Km
480
Climb Rate Note
initial
Prop Blade Number
2
Climb Rate Ms
4
Manufacturer
Manila
Institute of Science and Technology
Height Note
tail up
Prop Name
wooden
fixed pitch
First Flight
1950.0
Eng 1 Name
Lycoming O-235
Max Speed Kmh
184
Origin
Philippines
National Origin
Philippines
Height M
2
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
3820
Eng 1 Hp
100
Eng 1 Number
1
Length M
6
Category
I.S.T. aircraft

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