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M-18 Dromader vs M28 Skytruck

M-18 Dromader vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 200 vs 355 km/h, range 970 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 4,200 vs 7,500 kg, built 759 vs 176 units.

PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
M-18 Dromader M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec PZL Mielec
First flight 27 August 1976 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1978 1996
Number produced 759 units 176 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 40.0 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 22.1 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 9.5 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 970 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,710 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 1 x 731 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a longer range at 1,592 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 18 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-18 Dromader or M28 Skytruck?
The M-18 Dromader has been produced in greater numbers with 759 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.