PZL M28 Skytruck / Bryza | |
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General information | |
Type | STOL transport, patrol and maritime reconnaissance aircraft |
Manufacturer | PZL Mielec |
Designer | Antonov/PZL Mielec |
Status | In active service |
Primary users | Polish Air Force |
Number built | 200+ (including PZL An-28) |
History | |
Manufactured | 1984-1993 (PZL An-28) 1993- (PZL M28 Skytruck) |
First flight | 22 July 1984 (PZL An-28) 24 July 1993 (PZL M28 Skytruck) |
Developed from | Antonov An-28 |
The PZL M28 Skytruck is a family of Polish light utility aircraft with STOL capability produced by PZL Mielec for military and civilian use. They are mainly used in transport, patrol and maritime reconnaissance roles.
The maritime patrol and reconnaissance variants are designated PZL M28B Bryza (English: Breeze), while variant in the U.S. AFSOC service is designated C-145A. The early models were built under license from the Antonov An-28 and designated PZL An-28.