Category: Airplanes

  • F-16 Jastrząb. 2015

    Already in 2012, the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Poland began talks on the subject of arming the Polish Army. – "We have rockets enabling the destruction of ground targets from a distance of 75 km, but we would like to increase the destruction capabilities to 300 km" – said General Mieczysław…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 bis Nb 8745, 9345. 2015.

    The MiG-21 bis aircraft belongs to the fourth and last generation of MiG-21 fighters. This is a typical representative of the front fighter. Capable of maneuvering at close distances and at low altitudes. From the MiG-21 SM / FM version (third generation), it was distinguished by the engine and the fuel system.

  • PZL Mielec M-15 Belfegor. 2015.

    The sad news reached me a few days ago from Mielec, namely that the main constructor leading the construction of the Belphegor aircraft, MSc. Kazimierz Gocyła. I would like to express my deep regret and condolences to the family and friends of the deceased constructor. I would also like to perpetuate the memory of this…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-29. 2014.

    In July 2014, it was the 25th anniversary of the MiG-29 fighter aircraft in Polish Military Aviation. On this occasion, parties were organized, decorations were given and officers were given. Several air shows were organized during which Polish pilots demonstrated their skills.

  • SAAB 340. 2014

    The SAAB-340 SF-340 is a medium-sized, medium-haul, communication, passenger and cargo aircraft. The plane was developed by the Swedish company SAAB. The plane made its first flight on January 25, 1983. Since 2000, SAAB 340 planes have been used in Poland.

  • L-410 Turbolet. 1988.

    The LET L-410 Turbolet aircraft is a Czechoslovak aircraft designed for communication, as a dispatch machine, sanitary, photogrammetric and other aviation tasks. The aircraft was manufactured by LET plants. The plane made its first flight on April 16, 1969. The first L-410 Turbolet plane arrived in Poland on May 15, 1988.

  • Jakowlew Jak-1, Jak-3, Jak-7, Jak-9. 1943

    In the Polish People’s Army it was used; Jak-1 M – around 75, Jak-3 – around 25, Jak-7 B – around 8, Jak-7 W – around 22, Jak-9 – 1, Jak-9 M – around 140 , Jak-9 T – about 25 copies, Jak-9 D – about 6 copies, Jak-9 W – about 20 copies, Jak-9…

  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti. 2014

    The Piaggio P.180 Avanti plane is distinguished by an unconventional aerodynamic layout, which is similar to that of a duck. But it is also distinguished by the technologies used, including the structure made of composites. The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is an extraordinary plane whose main task is availability services. It ranks between a classic commercial…

  • Airbus A320. 2011

    The Airbus A-320 is a medium-sized passenger plane. The Airbus A-320 is a family of aircraft consisting of A-318, A-319, A-320, A-321. On August 22, 1987, in France, he made the first flight of the A-320 prototype. On April 29, 2011, the first A-320 aircraft was delivered to the Polish aviation company.

  • WSK Nr 4 PZL Okęcie PZL-101 Gawron. 1958

    On the basis of the Jak-12 M aircraft, it was decided to build an agricultural aircraft. The case was difficult, because the Jak-12 had a lifting capacity of only 350 kg, with a maximum volume of 470 liters. The constructors realized that this solution was provisional and it would be necessary to build a typical…