PZL M-28 Skytruck

A resin model of the PZL M-28 Skytruck aircraft was made in 1:48 scale. The miniature won the Grand Prix of the competition and a distinction at the 10th Lublin Model Making Meetings in 2015.

The PZL M-28 Skytruck was a modified version of the Soviet An-28 aircraft. The An-28 was produced under license in Mielec, Poland, from 1983. PZL Mielec had an order from the USSR for 1,200 copies of An-28. In 1990, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the order was canceled.

The manufacturer had to look for other outlets. In order to sell an aircraft in the West (Europe), its quality had to be improved. It became necessary to design a new version of the aircraft and equip it with better engines. This is how the PZL M-28 Skytruck machine was created, which made its first flight in 1993.

Skytruck has excellent low speed flight characteristics. It can be operated at small grass airstrips. The design of the cabin interior allows for the interchangeable use of various equipment. Inside, you can install passenger seats, cargo securing system, sanitary or landing troop equipment.

Some technical data (with maximum take-off weight):

• Length: 13.10 m (43 ft),
• Wingspan: 22.06 m (72.38 ft),
• Height: 4.90 m (16.08 ft),
• Empty weight: 4090 kg (9017 lb),
• Take-off weight: 7500 kg (16,535 lb),
• Maximum payload: 2300 kg (5071 lb),
• Powerplant: two turboprop engines with power 820 kW each (1115 HP),
• Max speed: 355 km/h (221 mph),
• Stall speed: 123 km/h (76.4 mph),
• Rate of climb: 11 m/s (2165 fpm),
• Take-off length: 325 m (1066 ft),
• Landing distance: 490 m (1608 ft),
• Range: 1400-1500 km (870-932 mi),
• Crew: 2.

Sources:

• http://www.pzlmielec.pl/oferta/produkty/m28/opis-ogolny/
• https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL_M28

05 Nov 2015