Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement 207/403/FMS, PZL M18, Dromader Restricted Category STC – MTOW Increase, the pilot had been assessed by the operator's Chief Pilot on 11 November 2008, as being competent to conduct operations in PZL M18(A) Dromader aeroplanes at weights above 5,300 kg. Operational information. In later wonderings on the web learning about the world of SEATs, I ran into frequent references about the Dromader M-18. A description of the Dromader may be found on this page. The Dromader specs page on the manufacturers website uses the metric measurements. Conversions to the english system is a matter of using the correct conversion formulas.

1976

AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT

Virtual Aircraft Museum / Poland / PZL

Of the same overall configuration as the P.Z.L. 106 Kruk, the M-18 Dromader agricultural aircraft is not only considerably larger but was designed and built to meet US FAR Pt 23 requirements. It differs primarily by having an unswept cantilever monoplane wing and unswept horizontal tailplane surfaces, is powered by the uprated P.Z.L. ASz-621R engine, used in later versions of the Kruk, and pays particular attention to aircrew survival, the pilot being accommodated in a cockpit stressed to survive an impact of 40g. Special materials and treatment limit airframe corrosion to a minimum. Two prototypes were flown, on 27 August and 2 October 1976, these being followed by 10 pre-production aircraft, five of them used for operational trials, and two carrying out practical dusting and spraying operations in Egypt during the summer of 1978. Another was test flown (on 11 November 1978) as a firefighter to test the concept. Production of the M-18 began following the receipt of Polish certification on 27 September 1978, but came to an end in 1984, shortly after the M-18A two-seat version was certificated by the Polish authorities. A dedicated two-seat agricultural trainer, designated the M-18AS, was constructed with a smaller hopper to allow an instructor to sit behind the pilot, and flew for the first time on 21 March 1988. Five were built by 1992.

In 1985 construction began of five airframes of an improved M-24 Dromader Super, one intended as a static test specimen, two as flying prototypes with the 746kW ASz-621R engine, and another two with the 860kW P.Z.L. K9-AA engine. The first of these, flew on 14 July 1987 and all were flying by November 1988. However, no production of the type has so far been launched. The M-24T turboprop version, fitted with an 875kW PT6A engine in an extended nose, is planned, but only exists in mock-up form at present. Two prototypes of the scaled-down reduced-capacity M-21 Dromader Mini were flown, the first powered by a 447kW P.Z.L.-3S engine on 18 June 1982 followed by the second, fitted with a geared P.Z.L.-3SR version.

Although the type was provisionally certificated, no production has followed. The even smaller Dromader Mikro, proposed in 1982, did not proceed further.

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A three-view drawing (1200 x 1395)

Specification

MODEL	PZL Mielec M-18A
ENGINE	1 x P.Z.L. Kalisz ASz-62IR radial piston engine, 746kW
WEIGHTS
Take-off weight	4700 kg	10362 lb
Empty weight	2470 kg	5445 lb
DIMENSIONS
Wingspan	17.7 m	58 ft 1 in
Length	9.47 m	31 ft 1 in
Height	3.7 m	12 ft 2 in
Wing area	40.0 m²	430.56 sq ft
PERFORMANCE
Max. speed	237 km/h	147 mph
Cruise speed	185 km/h	115 mph
Range	520 km	323 miles

Comments

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carlos nieto, e-mail, 11.01.2018 03:12

i have 2 dromaderM18A perfec condition for firefighter

Alfonso Arias Frye, e-mail, 29.06.2020 carlos nieto

quisiera saber si todavia tienes los aviones

Carlos Nieto, e-mail, 29.06.2020 Alfonso Arias Frye

Si,2 aviones PZL Dromedarios M18A.Que son usados tanto para extinción de incendios forestales, como para fumigación agrícola, ambos en perfectas condiciones
Además hay 2 motores PZL asz, 621R que les quedan como 250 horas a cada uno.
También un lote de repuestos nuevos, valorados en 42,000 dólares. Y herramientas especiales para dos aviones.
N21525 del año 1994 con 1401horas de fuselaje y 230 horas de motor desde nuevo, y el N2152X con 1321horas de fuselaje y 187 horas de motor desde nuevo
Ambos con conversión de propelas para DC3.

Dromader, e-mail, 17.09.2020 Carlos Nieto

I want more info an price of yours 2 Dromader thanks sorry fot my poor english

Anoosh Gholami, e-mail, 22.08.2016 07:54

3 M18A Dromaders available for sale.
More information: E-mail: info@vigehair.ir

Dromader USA, e-mail, 23.05.2016 16:48

Farzad, please contact us at dromader@bycan-sellen.net about manuals and other documentation.

Szymon Starosolski, e-mail, 10.10.2015 22:43

Hello I have Low Total time PZL M-18A For Sale
I Also Have Brand New and Ovelhauled ASz-62IR and ASz-62IR-M18 Engines. And all Brand New equipment for this engines. If you need anything please contact me on szymonstarosolski@gmail.com

Roberto, e-mail, 10.10.2014 16:49

For Sale 4 engines PZL-3SR
Overhauled. '0'. Hours 2 with propeller
Call Roberto 1.512.496.4593
heliandplanes@hotmail.com

Mark Boese, e-mail, 01.10.2012 05:38

I am an scale rc modeler from canada. After seeing a M-18 Dromeder at a local airport I would like to build a scale model of this aircraft. Is there any one who can direct me to a source of scale documentation for this plane?

marco, e-mail, 05.09.2011 20:42

Dear sir, can I have original plans to builda an exact flying model of dromader.
I am an rc model builder:
Thank you,
Marco Zuanelli, Via Silvestri 20, 00164, Roma, Italia

marco, e-mail, 05.09.2011 20:40

Dear sir, can I have original plans to builda an exact flying model of dromader.
I am an rc model builder:
Thank you,
Marco Zuanelli, Via Silvestri 20, 00164, Roma, Italia

juan, e-mail, 09.05.2011 02:50

Dear
I'm looking for an engine PZL-3SR if anyone knows of one let me know at
jpiorno@hotmail.com
Greetings

Rick Strong, e-mail, 27.04.2011 00:14

I just started flying ag my 1st season and in a Dromader. what a ride!!!

J. R. Davis, e-mail, 03.01.2011 21:00

I do a conversion on the M-18 Dromader From Radial to the T53L15 1400 hp Turbine with a 800 gal Hopper 300 gal fuel in center section. All elect flaps. Sevos on all controls. New improved 9' higher tail. All landing gear struts springs no oil. Will out perfrom all other ag aircraft.

Serge, e-mail, 22.10.2010 17:53

Dear Sir /Madam,
I am looking to buy 4 used agricultural Dromaders M18.
Please let me know If you have any available and where are they located and how much are asking for them?
I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
Best regards,
Serge

farhad amini, e-mail, 30.09.2010 09:10

CAN I GET INFO ABOUT M18 ACTUAL SIMULATOUR.

Mario Schillaci, e-mail, 03.06.2010 14:12

Do you have a dromader M18 B for sale?
SEND A MESAJE.
stoneface33@hotmail.com

Mario Schillaci, e-mail, 02.06.2010 14:50

I am loking to buy ag cat 164 -450-600
dromader pzl 18B

Kiril, e-mail, 05.04.2010 00:04

I have Piper (PA-25 & PA-36), Ayres S-2R 'Thrush' and Cessna 188 agricultural aircraft for sale. Contact me for more information.
E-mail: chochkov@aero-x.eu
Website: www.Aero-X.eu

Aleksandar, e-mail, 05.10.2009 19:57

2 GRUMMAN AG CAT G-164B FOR SALE
MORE INFORMATIONS www.poljoavijacijakirsch.co

Ljubomir Jesic, e-mail, 14.09.2009 12:27

Two used M 18 Dromader, in very good condition for sale.
Contact at: jesic_ljuba@yahoo.com

Kiril, e-mail, 21.07.2009 23:06

I have 2 Piper PA-36 Pawnee Brave 300, 2 Piper PA-25-235 and 1 Ayres S-2R 'Thrush' agricultural aircraft for sale. Contact me for more information.

pawelsalo, e-mail, 17.02.2009 20:56

To see more about M18 Dromader visit www.pzlmielec.com.pl In 2008 - 15 of them were built for China (new ones).

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PZL-Milec M18B Dromader

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Type	Agricultural aircraft, Aerial firefighting aircraft
Configuration	Low wing aircraft
Propulsion	Propeller aircraft
Manufacturer	PZL Mielec
Author(s)	Pavel Cueto Fernando Espinosa
FDM	JSBSim
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Status	Beta
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The PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader is a popular agricultural aircraft, developed in middle 1970's in Poland by PZL. Dromaders are capable to make crop dusting and firefighting operations, carrying chemicals or water in a big frontal hopper.

The current version is oriented to test aircraft behavior carrying hard water loads, and it's has a basic water-oriented particle system for now. However, users who wants to try their cropdusting may edit the M18B_Dromader.xml file to get it. All instruments, sounds, fuselage texts and more details have been taken from a real CONAF's (National Forest Corporation, Chile) firefigther Dromader (CC-PZJ).

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Aircraft help

Engine start (temporary)

Press { three times for turn on magnetos
Press S for starter

Takeoff

Flaps 15º
Mixture rich
Propeller coarse
Full throttle
Takeoff length and speed varies according to aircraft weight.

Landing

Flaps 30º
Propeller coarse
Touchdown with the main gear, and let tail wheel touch when the aircraft slows down the speed.

Aircraft limits

V_NE: 148 KIAS (Never exceed speed)
V_NO: 121 KIAS (Max. speed for normal operations)
V_A: 120 KIAS (Design maneuvering speed)
V_FE: 104 KIAS (Max. flap extended speed)
Cruise speed: 90-103 KIAS
Stall speed: 60 KIAS
Max G load factor: +3.4G; -1.4G
Max takeoff weight (MTOW): 11904 lbs. (5400 kg)
Max landing weight: 9200 lbs. (4200 kg)

Special keys

Key	Function
`E`	Water drop/Pesticide dust
`D`	Open/Close Left-front door
`⇧ Shift`+`D`	Open/Close right-front door
`Ctrl`+`D`	Open/Close rear door

In-flight considerations

With full payload, a Dromader is 50% heavier, so it is neccessary to adjust the aileron trim carefully to fly properly. Pilots may consider to make firefighter water drops with flaps 15º down when plane flies with full water cargo at front. In the same way a loaded Dromader is less maneuverable than empty one, having a higher risk to stall.

Take attention to the lift while you do firefighter water dropping, due to the aircraft getting lighter very fast.

Development status

Red firefighter livery

CONAF livery

Detailed 3D model & textures
Detailed, semi-realistic cockpit
Custom instruments (with some little exceptions, just temporary) based on real ones
Exterior and interior animations
Custom sounds, most taken from real Dromaders
Improved FDM
Basic weight & load control
3 HQ liveries
Cockpit & instrument lights
Immatriculation
Help menu
Advisor of VNE and G limits exceed
Shaders for GIT: NormalMap & Reflect
Basic particle systems: water drop, pesticide & motor smoke
In-built cropdusting pipes (basic model, hidden for now, but editable on xml files)

To do

Fix some engine Tº issues
Improved fuel, hydraulic and electrical systems
Nasal-based instrumentation, where default property-tree has no items
More realistic startup procedure
Realistic crop dusting and firefighting systems, nasal-based

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Airplane of the Week/Month

The Dromader was reviewed as 'Airplane of the Week/Month' on August 15, 2011 as follows:

Model

The Dromader is one of the models whose visuals simply look stunning. It seems incredible to see a plane rendered in detail down to single screws in real time - and yet there it is (although one needs a fairly powerful system).

Htri xist manual treadmill. HTRI tutorials are short 'how to' videos on specific software functionality. They demonstrate tasks such as navigating panels, inputting cases, and customizing options. Xist® is an incremental program that contains HTRI's latest pointwise methods based on extensive shellside and tubeside condensation, boiling, and single-phase data. The heat transfer and pressure drop correlations are continually improved as a result of our ongoing research. Htri User Manual - credits-bfinances.com Xist models all shell-and-tube heat exchangers. A fully incremental program, Xist contains HTRI s latest pointwise methods for predicting condensing, boiling, and single-phase heat transfer and pressure drop. The methods are based on extensive shellside and tubeside condensation, boiling, and single.

The Dromader isn't a very complex plane, and so the cockpit is comparatively simple, and yet created with a lot of detail. It also illustrates nicely the principle that empty surfaces textured to look like some material give a far better overall impression than surfaces textured with a pure color. Not all of the switches in the cockpit are functional, but those that are are linked to animations of exterior lights for instance.

If anything, the exterior model is even nicer than the cockpit. Especially the wings and the engine look quite spectacular.

The plane also comes with a nice animation for the release of pesticide, as well as opening of various doors.

Flight characteristics

The Dromader is a crop-duster, and the JSBSim FDM reflects that quite well. When empty, the engine is fairly powerful, so the plane can operate from a very short field and climb quite rapidly, making it ideal for outback flying. With full payload, the flight characteristics is significantly changed, the plane accelerates and climbs noticeably slower. Neither configuration is suitable for aerobatics or rapid turns, the structural limits of the airframe are reached quite soon (they are implemented as on-screen printed warnings rather than as actual failures of the plane).

The plane is not difficult to fly - it has fairly mild stall characteristics and handles well. It is a tail dragger, but compared with WW II warbirds the problems associated with the sudden lift of the tail during takeoff are mild, so it is a good plane to get familiar with the concept.

My personal wishlist

Procedures are currently very simple - a more realistic startup for instance would be nice. I also found that the animation of pesticide release even works if the tank is empty - a couple of small things like this would improve the plane a bit.

Things to experience

Do the obvious - take a full tank of pesticide, find a nice field somewhere close and drop it - watch the plane suddenly shoot up into the air as the load is released. It's fun.