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Boeing YC-14 Advanced Medium STOL Transport Experimental Family

The Boeing YC-14 was an experimental twinjet transport developed for the United States Air Force Advanced Medium STOL Transport competition. Its upper-surface-blowing wing and externally blown flaps explored high-lift control at short fields, making it an important technology demonstrator in the lineage of modern tactical and strategic airlifters.

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YC-14Boeing Model 953AMST YC-14
Family Name
Boeing YC-14
Full Name
Boeing YC-14 Advanced Medium STOL Transport Experimental Family
Roles
militaryexperimentalcargoutility
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
stol
Description
The Boeing YC-14 was an experimental twinjet transport developed for the United States Air Force Advanced Medium STOL Transport competition. Its upper-surface-blowing wing and externally blown flaps explored high-lift control at short fields, making it an important technology demonstrator in the lineage of modern tactical and strategic airlifters.
First Flight Year
1,976
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Creation Time
August 7, 2026 at 22:58:10 UTC
Updated Time
August 7, 2026 at 22:58:10 UTC