PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader

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PZL M-18B Dromader

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Aircraft

M-18 Dromader PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader

Yellow and white, appears to have military or government roundel markings on wings

Manufacturer

PZL-Mielec

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Nice catching the aircraft clean against the blue sky—focus is a bit soft and the angle's slightly underwing.

Location

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport

CFU/LGKR

39.6015, 19.9122

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Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport CFU

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Aviation History

The PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader is a Polish agricultural and firefighting aircraft developed in the 1970s and widely exported for crop-spraying and aerial firefighting roles.

Fleet Rarity

Common in agricultural and firefighting roles, but much rarer than modern jets; only about 760 built.

Safety & Events

The M-18 Dromader is known for its durability and has been involved in numerous firefighting and agricultural support missions worldwide.

Future Outlook

Many are still in service in firefighting/agricultural roles globally.

Specifications

PZL-3S radial engine

Engine

18.0 meters

Wingspan

9.50 meters

Length

630 km

Range

180 km/h

Speed

1 pilot, 1,500 kg chemicals (aerial applicator/agricultural aircraft)

Capacity

4,700 kg

MTOW

3.35 meters

Height