| PZL M28 Skytruck / Bryza | |
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| PZL M28B 1R Bryza (reconnaissance variant in use by the Polish armed forces) | |
| Role | STOL transport, patrol and maritime reconnaissance aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL Mielec |
| Design group | Antonov/PZL Mielec |
| First flight | 22 July 1984 (PZL An-28) 24 July 1993 (PZL M28 Skytruck) |
| Status | In active service |
| Primary users | Polish Air Force Polish Navy Venezuelan Army United States Air Force |
| Produced | 1984-1993 (PZL An-28) 1993- (PZL M28 Skytruck) |
| Number built | 200+ (including PZL An-28) |
| 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.