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The PZL M-18B Dromader is a single-engine, single-seater aircraft, particularly suitable for agricultural applications (eg such as crop-dusting and air fertilization) and firefighting in inaccessible mountainous areas. In the period '83-'84 the Air Force (Greece) received 30 M-18B Dromader aircraft.
In the period '83-'84 the Hellenic Air Force received 30 M-18B Dromader type aircraft.
The Dromader has the ability to drop a total of 2.500 liters of water.
While in 2002 another 3 two-seater M-18BS Dromader were acquired, which joined the force of 359 MAEDY (Public Services Air Support Unit).
M-18BS Dromader Two-seater training training version (with double control of the aircraft with a payload of 700 kg).
All Dromader belong in 359 MAEDY.
Patches
| 351-359 Public Services Air Support Unit |  |
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Technical specifications
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DESIGNER
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PZL |
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COUNTRY
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Poland |
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TYPE
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Firefighting aircraft |
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CREW
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1- 2 |
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POWER-PLANT
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One PZL Asz-62IR piston engine |
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Power, h.p.
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1x1.000
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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9,46 |
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Height, m
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3,10 |
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Wing span, m
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17,70
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Wing area m2
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40,00 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 4.200 |
| Normal take-off, kg | - |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 2.470 |
| Internal fuel, kg | - |
| Payload, kg | |
| - chemical substance, l | 2.500 |
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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256 |
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Cruising speed, km/h
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195
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Maximum overload, g
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-
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Rate of climb, m/min
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-
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| Service ceiling, m | 6.500 |
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Range, km
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520
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| Combat range, km |
-
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| ARMAMENT | Doesn't have (defensive). |
Photos PZL M-18 Dromader, 2006
PZL M-18BS Dromader, 2008
PZL M-18B Dromader, 2017
