PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck
PZL Mielec · Poland · first flew 1993 · transport aircraft
The PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck is a Polish twin-turboprop STOL light utility transport, developed from the Soviet-designed Antonov An-28 after Poland took over its production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | boxy STOL fuselage derived from the Antonov An-28 |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- twin turboprops on a high straight wing
- boxy STOL fuselage derived from the Antonov An-28
- fixed tricycle undercarriage, a rear cargo door and twin fins on the tailplane
Recognisable by its high straight wing, twin turboprops, boxy fuselage, and fixed undercarriage typical of a rugged STOL utility transport.
Specifications
- The PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck has a length of 13.1 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.06 m (72 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in modernised M28 form in 1993, it updated the earlier An-28 with Pratt & Whitney Canada engines and Western avionics, and has since been built for civil and military customers, including the US Special Operations Command as the C-145A Combat Coyote.
Variants
Variants include passenger, cargo and maritime patrol versions, plus the militarised C-145A Combat Coyote used by US special operations forces.
Where you'll see it
In active service with Polish, US and other air arms for short-field cargo and troop transport; it has no significant UK operators.
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