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Author: Karol

  • LTAMDS GhostEye radar for system Patriot. 2023

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    Karol

    On September 6, 2023, it was announced that the Polish Army is the first foreign recipient of the LTAMDS (Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor) radar. The radar is a complement to the combat-proven PATRIOT missile system, which has already been acquired by the Polish Army. The LTAMDS radar is a new generation air…

  • Radar ZDPSR Soła. 2023

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    Karol

    The name ZDPSR "SOŁA" means Transferable Radiolocation Station, i.e. a mobile radar developed in Poland by PIT-Radwar S.A. The radar was developed by Polish engineers in 2013 and was introduced into service in the Polish Army in 2014. Production lasted in the period 2013-2015 and is still in production, as confirmed by representatives of PIT-Radwar…

  • PZL Świdnik Agusta AW.109 Trekker. 2023

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    Karol

    The A.109 helicopter is the only in-house design of Agusta, currently (2023) Leonardo. The A.109 nb NC 7101 prototype first flew on August 4, 1971. The helicopter received RAI and FAA certificates on June 1, 1975. At the same time, the A.109 helicopter was approved for instrument flight with a single crew. A few months…

  • Boeing AH-64 Apache. 2024

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    Karol

    On September 8, 2022 (Thursday), Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak announced that the Republic of Poland has submitted an official inquiry to the United States regarding the purchase of 96 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters. Negotiations began, fortunately without the participation of the Polish-language media, which prefer to remain silent after the aggression of the…

  • Leonardo Falco Evo. 2023

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    Karol

    The first BAL Falco Evo flight was made in December 2003. The system was started to be developed by Selex ES. The system was introduced into use in 2009. Selex ES, then acquired by Galileo Avionica, then Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Finmeccanica, and now Leonardo. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a term commonly used in the 1970s. Currently,…

  • Airbus Helicopters H-145. 2023

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    Karol

    Airbus Helicopters H-145 is a light, twin-engine, multi-role helicopter, currently produced by Airbus Helicopters. To begin with, it should be written that the helicopter has several markings, which is closely related to organizational changes in the European helicopter industry. Initially, the helicopter was designated BK-117, then Eurocopter EC-145, and currently Airbus Helicopters H-145.

  • Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook. 1961

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    Karol

    The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a heavy military transport helicopter. The prototype made its first flight on September 21, 1961. In 1962, the helicopter was introduced into service and is currently (2023) still in operation. By 2012, over 1,200 units were produced. The Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter is in service with: USAF, RAF, Japan, Australia,…

  • Aeroklub Nowotarski. Lot widokowy. 2023

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    Karol

    On August 23, 2023, we had the opportunity to participate in a sightseeing flight with a Cessna C-172 Skyhawk aircraft, registration SP-ANT "Kanarek". As a side note, we will mention that the SP-ANT registration used to be carried by the PZL An-2 TD aircraft No. 1G98-64. The Cessna C-172 aircraft was bought by the Aeroclub…

  • North American T-28 Trojan. 1949

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    Karol

    The North American T-28 Trojan is a radial engine military trainer aircraft developed and manufactured by North American Aviation and used by the US Air Force and US Navy since the 1950s. In addition to training and training applications, the T-28 Trojan was successfully used as an anti-partisan aircraft, mainly during the Vietnam War. The…

  • De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk. 1946

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    Karol

    De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a Polish aircraft, because it was built by Polish designers. The designers of the De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft were engineers Wsiewołod J. Jakimiuk and Wiesław Stępniewski. Designer Wsievolod J. Jakimiuk is the main creator of the PZL-50 Jastrząb aircraft.