Author: Karol
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Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 PFM. 2009.
On MiG-21 PF aircraft, the take-off and landing characteristics deteriorated. Therefore, two prototypes E-6 W / 1 and E-6 W / 2 were developed. They tested on them, among others; additional launch rockets, landing at increased angles of attack from 10-11 degrees to 16-18 degrees, and above all blowing on flaps. Blowing on the wing…
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Su-22 M 4 K nb 3305 w Czyżynach. 2009
The plane belonged to the second batch delivered to Poland from CCCP. This delivery took place in 1985, and the aircraft was delivered in boxes (containers) to the airport in Powidz. There, Soviet technicians assembled the machine and made a test flight. After the delivery and acceptance inspection and the control flight, the aircraft was…
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The Mi-24 tragedy on 2009-02-27
The tragic disaster took place near Inowrocław, on February 27, 2009, in the late evening hours. During the program of aviation training with the use of combat means, after entering the combat-attack course, in preparation for participation in the next mission abroad, in Afghanistan, the Mi-24 helicopter piloted by the crew consisting of: crew commander…
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Babie Doły Airport. 2009.
Gdynia – Babie Doły airport has the IATA code; QYD and ICAO code; EPOK (Europe Poland OKsywie). Has geographic coordinates; 54.34 N 18.31 E. It is located near the Gdynia districts of Oksywie and Babie Doły. It has two runways. Concrete RWY (orientation) 14/32, 2,500 m long, 60 m wide and PCN 051 R /…
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WSK Mielec Lim-1, MiG-15. 1951.
In March 1947 the new requirements of the Air Force CCCP were presented. Speed at high altitude, strong weaponry, flight duration of about one hour. A new engine was needed to meet these requirements. Series RD-10 and RD-20 turbine engines manufactured in series would not be able to drive new constructions. Unfortunately, in CCCP relevant…
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PZL An-28 M-28 Bryza Skytruck. 2009
The PZL M-28 is a modern aircraft designed to perform many tasks, and above all, transport tasks. The airplane belongs to those with the characteristics of shortened take-off and landing. the plane was developed in the 1980s at Antonov’s office in Kiev, and then the license was sold to Poland. At PZL Mielec, the airframe…
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F-16 Jastrząb. 2008
On January 14, 2008, the 2nd Tactical Air Brigade began a new training year full of new challenges. The current flight training program on F-16 aircraft has been enriched with elements of the use of aviation armament purchased under the F-16 program, which includes, among others:
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Iliuszyn Ił-18. 1961
Iliuszyn The Ił-18 is a transport, passenger plane used in Poland by LOT Polish Airlines and the Polish Army. Most of the aircraft were made with a cabin adapted to Class I, with 87 seats. During the renovation, they were completely converted into economy class with 99 seats. Repairs were carried out in plants in…
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Antonow An-12. 1966.
Span 38.00 m. Length 33.10 m. Height 10.58 m. Bearing area 121.70 m2. Curb weight 28,000 kg. Total weight 54,000 – 55,100 kg. Maximum weight 61,000 kg. Load weight 20,000 kg. Fuel 18,000 liters. Top speed 600 – 777 km/h. Climb speed 10 m/s. Cruising speed 550 – 670 km/h. Landing speed 190 – 210…
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Antonow An-24. 1966.
Hardly anyone remembers that the Antonow An-24 planes were used in Poland not only by LOT Polish Airlines, but also by the Military Aviation. The fact that the An-24 aircraft was used as an LSD (flying command post) is also little known. In general, the Antonov An-24 airliner was a successful design and the An-26…