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Boeing YC-14 aircraft were experimental cargo transports.  
 
Boeing YC-14 aircraft were equipped with the most efficient powered lift system to enable STOL ever developed in an aircraft.
 
Boeing YC-14 aircraft were built in response to the United States Air Force requirements for an Advanced Medium Short Take-off and Landing Transport (AMST) that would be jet powered and replace the C-130 Hercules.  Two were built.
 
Boeing YC-14 aircraft were designed to use off the shelf engines and incorporate a "Coanda Effect" (air turning on the convex side of an aerodynamic surface) on the wing to maximize lifting capability during STOL operations.
 
Boeing YC-14 aircraft supercritical wings were developed by NASA from the wind tunnel research of Dr. Richard Whitcomb.
 
The effect of the Boeing YC-14 aircraft engines located on top of the wing combined with leading and "Coanda-type" trailing edge flaps, when extended, directed the air flow downward to provide the most efficient power-lift system ever developed.
 
Although the Boeing YC-14 aircraft performed flawlessly, the project was halted due to budget restrictions.
 
  

Specifications

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    First Flight:		 transport
three
GE CF6-50D
2  x 51,000 lbs ea.
131' 8"
129' 0"
117,500 lbs.
251,000 lbs.
81,000 lbs.
150 troops
less than 2,000 ft.
less than 2,000 ft.
450 mph
500 mph
6,350 fpm
45,000 feet
3,200 miles
8/9/78
 

Boeing YC-14 from front.
 
Boeing YC-14 from side.
 
Boeing YC-14 from rear. 
 
Radio Control Airplanes:
 
 
We are not familiar with any RC Boeing YC-14 airplanes.  If you have built a Boeing YC-14 radio control airplane or if you know of  rc Boeing YC-14 airplane plans, a kit or ARF, please email us.
 
Suggested reading for those considering a RC Boeing YC-14 airplane:
Ducted Fans for Radio Control Airplanes Jets by D. James
Radio Control Airplane Jet Engines by Thomas Kamps
Gas Turbine Engines for Radio Control Airplanes by Kurt Schreckling
Radio Control Airplane Jet International Magazine by Traplet Publications Ltd.
The Radio Control Airplane Pilot's Handbook, by Air Age Publications
Basics of Radio Control Airplanes by L. F. Randolph
KC's Guide to Radio Control Airplane Flight by Keven J. Christopherson
Radio Control Airplane How To's by Tom Atwood Radio Control Airplane Building Techniques by Randy Randolph
Radio Control Airplane How-To's by Frank Masi Scale Radio Control Airplanes by David Boddington
Everything you should know about Radio Control Airplane flying by Harold Cunningham
Radio control airplane flying for the non-modeler by Paul Kugler