This Clever Design Made Boeing's YC-14 The King Of Short Runways

The Boeing YC-14 is one of the most bizarre planes to have ever been built, but the unique design made it one of the best ...

This Over-Wing Engine Setup Helped Boeing's YC-14 Master Short Runways

What's the answer when you're trying to lift paratroopers and weapons where runways can't be long? Boeing put the engines atop the wings for several reasons.
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Lockheed’s Skunk Works Will Help Develop Electra’s ‘Ultra-STOL’ EL9

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works is partnering with Electra to develop the EL9, a hybrid-electric aircraft with ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) capabilities. The EL9 utilizes blown-lift ...
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Tecnam P2012 STOL to perform a range of missions for Guyana Defence Force

Guyana has taken delivery of a single Tecnam P2012 STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft, which will serve the South American nation in several roles. The aircraft, 8R-MAB, will be operated by ...
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Surf Air Mobility Participates in Demonstration Flight Event of Electra’s Electrified Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft

Flights showcased Electra’s EL2 technology demonstrator aircraft’s 150 ft takeoff and landing capabilities at Virginia Tech. Surf Air Mobility will leverage its operational scale and proprietary ...