Maule M-7-235C Orion performance and specifications


 

Landing Gear Configuration: Taildragger
Landing Gear Type: Oleo Strut or Spring Aluminium Gear
Engine Type: Lycoming
Engine Model: (see above, and see guide below)
Propeller: 81” McCauley Constant Speed Prop - 2 blade
No. of Seats: Five
Useful Load: (avg.) 895 lbs. (235B)    847 lbs. (235C)
Cruising Speed: (75% power at optimum altitude): 160 mph
Wing Span: 32.9 feet
Wing Area: 165.6 sq. feet.
Length: 23.5 feet
Height: 8.3 feet
Cabin Width: 42 inches
Gross Weight: 2500 lbs.
Empty Weight: 1605 lbs. (235B)   1653 lbs. (235C)
Fuel Capacity: 73 gal.
Stall speed (with full flaps, 1 pilot, 1/2 tank of fuel) 40 mph
Takeoff distance: (1 pilot, 1/2 tank of fuel) 250 feet
Takeoff distance at gross over 50’ high obstacle: 600 feet
Rate of Climb: (1 pilot, 1/2 tank of fuel) 1500 fpm
Land at gross over 50’ obstacle: 500 feet
Best Climb Speed: 90 mph
Service Ceiling: 20,000 feet
Fuel Consumption (65% power): 12 gph (B4B5)    11 gph (W1A5)
Flap Settings: -7, 0, 24,