PZL M-18 Dromader

The M-18 Dromader was the result of a collaboration between PZL-Mielec or Poland and Rockwell International in the United States. It was designed as an agricultural aircraft and shares many characteristics of the Snow S-2 then in production by Rockwell. The M18 completed certification in 1978 and has been sold in more than 20 countries.

PZL offers a firefighting tank system and the M-18 has been used in several countries as a light air tanker.

M18 Dromader


 * Manufacturer: PZL-Mielec
 * Crew: 1
 * Payload: 660 gallons (2500 liters) of water or fire retardant
 * Gross Weight: 9259 pounds (4200 kg)
 * Cruising Speed: 124 mph (200 kph)
 * Range: 603 miles (970 km)
 * Wing Span: 58 feet 1 inch (17.1 m)
 * Engine: PZL-Kalisz ASz-62, 980 horsepower (731 kW)