Mississippi State University XAZ-1 Marvelette
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The Mississippi XAZ-1 Marvelette (or MA18-B Marvelette) was an American research aircraft of the 1960s. A converted Anderson Greenwood AG-14 light single-engined pusher aircraft it provided the test-bed or test platform on which to test the boundary layer control system and ducted propeller installation of the planned XV-11 Marvel STOL research aircraft. One aircraft was converted to XAZ-1 configuration; although underpowered it provided valuable test data over a year-long flight program.

Made by Mississippi State University.

It is the successor of the Anderson Greenwood AG-14 .

Empty Weight Lb
1720
Developed Into
Mississippi State University XV-11 Marvel
Predecessor
Anderson Greenwood AG-14
Eng 1 Type
air-cooled flat-four
Max Speed Mph
125
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Fuel Capacity
38
Cruise Speed Mph
100
Max Takeoff Weight Lb
2000
Aspect Ratio
7
Developed From
Anderson Greenwood AG-14
Span In
2
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
400
Prop Blade Number
3
Retired
March 1964
Prop Dia Ft
5
Height In
11
Primary user
Manufacturer
Prop Name
variable-pitch ducted propeller
First Flight
16
Eng 1 Name
Continental C-90-12
Wing Area Sqft
106
Prop Dia In
6
Height Ft
7
Span Ft
26
National Origin
United States of America
Length Ft
28
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
95
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
*Anderson Greenwood AG-14*XV-11 Marvel
Length In
5
Category

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