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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.
PZL M-18 Dromader Firefighting 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 / Air Applications Squadron |  |
THREE-VIEW DRAWING
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 | Firefighting aircraft |
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CREW
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1-2
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POWER-PLANT
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One reciprocating motor PZL Asz-62IR
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Power h.p.
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1 x 1.000
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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
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WEIGHT
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Empty aircraft, kg
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2.470
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| Normal take-off, kg |
-
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| Maximum take-off, kg |
4.200
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Useful load, kg
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-
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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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| Ferry range, km | - |
| Range, km |
520
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| Combat range, km |
-
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| Rate of climb, m/min |
-
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Service ceiling, m
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6.500
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Maximum overload, g
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- |
| Payload, kg | 2.500 ltr chemical substance |
| ARMAMENT | - |
PHOTOS PZL M-18 Dromader, 2006
PZL M-18BS Dromader, 2008
PZL M-18B Dromader, 2017
