Category: Airplanes

Since the end of World War II, about 400 aircraft have been developed for air forces, but only a few of these constructions have become legendary and are still in operation and production. The legendary aircraft include the Lockheed C-130 Hercules transporter. We remember, in the 80’s looking for a successor to the C-130, it…

On 2009-05-26, flights C-130 nb 1501 began. The crew in the composition ascended first; I pilot at the same time commander 14. ELTr Lt. Col. Pilot Mieczysław Gaudyn, II pilot (instructor) capt Pete Hughens (American), navigator Capt. Łukasz Maniak, loading technician (loadmaster), Cyprian Waśniewski, flight technician Sergeant Andrzej Kozera. Pilots trained for 3 hours and…

Polish C-130 Hercules aircraft are primarily used as a means of transport. But not only. On 2010-09-10, Polish F-16 Jastrząb aircraft from the 32nd BLT flew out for exercises under the code name Tactical Leadership Program (TLP) at Albacete air base in Spain. Ground personnel and equipment for Spain were transferred on board C-130 with…

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…

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…

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…

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:

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…



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…


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…