Pzl-Mielec M-28 Skytruck
The PZL M28 Skytruck is a Polish-built development of the Antonov An-28, redesigned with more powerful Pratt & Whitney engines and rugged short-field capability. Its high wing, fixed landing gear, and rear loading arrangement suit remote strips, cargo runs, and parachute operations. The US Air Force operates a small number as the C-145A Combat Coyote for special-operations support. It is one of the few modern utility aircraft equally at home on paved regional airports and rough back-country runways.
Did you know?
The M-28 Skytruck's high wing and rugged fixed gear let it work rough back-country strips regional airports never see, even in US Air Force colours as the C-145A.
Specifications
| Length | 13.1 m (43 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.1 m (72 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 21 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 7.5 t |
| Range | 760 NM (1,408 km) |
| Maximum speed | 190 kt (352 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 64 kt (119 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,165 ft/min (11 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Landing distance | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,300 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65B |
| Units built | 176 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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