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Author: Karol

  • 2K11 Krug anti-aircraft missile system. 2020

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    Karol

    The 2K11 Krug anti-aircraft missile system (NATO code SA-4 Ganef) was designed to intercept targets (aircraft and ballistic missiles) flying at speeds up to 600 m / s (2,160 km / h, 2 Ma). The assumptions of the program were to destroy targets at a ceiling from 3,000 m to 25,000 m, at distances of…

  • S-75 anti-aircraft missile system. 2020

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    Karol

    This article tells about the Soviet surface-to-air S-75 missile system, the C-75 in Russian, which was intended to destroy bomber aircraft. In the NATO code, the system was designated SA-2 Guideline, in Polish – Guideline. The system has been and is known worldwide for its spectacular achievements. The S-75 system was operated in the Polish…

  • WSK PZL Świdnik SM-2. 2020

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    Karol

    Museum exhibits require a restaurant. In 2019, the Polish Aviation Museum launched a project entitled "Comprehensive renovation of three unique Polish rotorcraft: SM-1, SM-2, BŻ-1 GIL – stage 1: SM-2 helicopter". The task was carried out under the Program of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage.

  • Czyżyny-Rakowice airport. Renovation of the hangar. 2020

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    Karol

    The largest hangars are the largest objects after the former airports. Especially in Poland, they were impressive, because in the period between the two world wars, Poland was the leader in the construction of large and modern hangars. Such large hangars have survived at the former Kraków-Czyżyny (Rakowice) airport. To this day (2020), two hangars…

  • Museum in Warsaw. Radars. 2020

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    Karol

    The P-40 Agata is a Soviet mobile radar in a rare configuration. The radar was developed under the code name 1S12 in 1960. NATO used the designation "Long Track". The radar entered service in the CCCP in 1963, and then in other Warsaw Pact countries, including Poland. In 1965, the P-40 radar was designated GRAU…

  • S4GA manufacturer of airport lighting. 2020

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    Karol

    The S4GA company is a leading producer of airport lighting in the world. It is also the only company that designs and manufactures solar (photovoltaic) airport lighting for permanent applications. Today (2020) S4GA distributes its solar runway lighting on a global scale. Thanks to this, S4GA was recognized as a reliable and perspective partner and…

  • Beechcraft King Air 350 SP-TPU. 2015

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    Karol

    In 2005, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency started searching for a new aircraft for the measurement and control of navigation devices. The choice fell on the Beechcraft King Air 350 plane. The plane and its equipment cost PLN 35 million. The brand new aircraft was modified by the German company Aerodata AG (Braunschweig) to…

  • Bell 407GXi. 2020

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    Karol

    At the beginning of 2019, the Polish Police signed a contract for the purchase of three Bell 407GXi helicopters. The contract was signed with the manufacturer of Bell helicopters, Bell Textron Helicopter Inc. based in Fort Worth (USA). Retrofitting the aviation with patrol and observation helicopters made it possible to replace decommissioned, old and worn…

  • The tragedy of TS-11 Iskra with the pilot Jerzy Stonsiek on October 11, 2005.

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    Karol

    Unfortunately, service in the 10th Tactical Air Squadron was sometimes tragic. On October 11, 2005, Lt. MSc. pil. Jerzy Stonsieka took off for an experimental flight. He piloted the TS-11 Iskra training plane, belonging to the 10th ELT. The pilot made a low-altitude test flight. There was an engine failure during the flight. The pilot…

  • WSK Nr 4 PZL Okęcie Jak-12. 1952

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    Karol

    In 1952, a few Yak-12 R planes were brought to Poland. Probably four or five. We know the following machines No. 0225, 5013, 4640213 and 4640216. In fact, these were Yak-12 machines with M-11 FR engines, built between 1950 and 1951. Attempts were made to enter them into the state of the Polish Army. The…