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PZL M28 SKY TRUCK
Meet "DoubleUgly," a PZL M28 Sky Truck made in Poland. This unmarked aircraft has recently been purchased by the U.S. Air Force for use by the 318th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon AFB, New Mexico.
Date: 05/31/2009
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M28 LANDING AT FMX
The M28 has spectacular STOL capabilities for a 16,000 lb. bird. The bulky belly pack actually improves its aerodynamics rather than drag it down.
Date: 05/31/2009
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M28 ON SHORT FINAL
The Cannon AFB M28, built in Poland under license from the Russian transport company Antonov, prepares a landing on grass at Fort Morgan Airport.
Date: 05/31/2009
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M28 LANDING ROLL-OUT
On May 30, 2009 we watched the M28 land repeatedly in about 250 yards on unimproved prairie and takeoff in even less space.
Date: 05/31/2009
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WHO NEEDS A RUNWAY
The very rugged landing gear coupled with its STOL capabilities makes the M28 an ideal platform for special ops.
Date: 05/31/2009
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150 YARDS AND ROTATE
We watched the M28 repeatedly roll about 150 yards before the nosewheel came up. It was off the ground entirely by about 200 yards.
Date: 05/31/2009
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DOUBLE UGLY PREPARES FOR TAKEOFF
One of her pilots, USAF 1st Lt. Louis Gabriel, called the M28 "Double Ugly." But his enthusiasm for the "flying baling machine" reminded me of an A-10 pilot's affection for his mount.
Date: 05/31/2009
Views: 615
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M28 OFF-ROADING
The M28 demonstrates off-roading. The pilot has feathered the left engine and is giving poer to the right to make a left turn as he climbs out of a depression.
Date: 05/31/2009
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M28 DEMONSTRATES STOL
The M28 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT-6 turboprops, the same engines that power the Beech KingAir.
Date: 05/31/2009
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TOUCHING DOWN IN A FIELD
The aircraft makes a steep approach and smacks down on strong legs followed by a reversal of pitch and a quick stop in a cloud of dust and chaff.
Date: 05/31/2009
Views: 780
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