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PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader

PZL-Mielec (now Textron Aviation) · Agricultural / Firefighting Aircraft / Aerial Application / Firefighting · Poland · Cold War (1970–1991)

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Polish agricultural aircraft; one of most exported ag-planes worldwide. 700+ built and sold to 30+ countries. Used for crop dusting and firefighting. Dromader (dromedary camel) name reflects load-carrying ability.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Poland
Manufacturer
PZL-Mielec (now Textron Aviation)
Operator
Agricultural operators / firefighting agencies
Primary Role
Agricultural / Firefighting Aircraft / Aerial Application / Firefighting
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1978
Produced
700
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
1x Shvetsov ASz-62IR radial piston
Thrust / Power
1,000 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
30.8
Wingspan (ft)
58.7
Empty Weight (lb)
5071
MTOW (lb)
11905
Payload (lb)
4409
Service Ceiling (ft)
14100
Range (mi)
298
Max Speed (mph)
155
Max Speed (Mach)
0.2