Samolot rolniczy PZL M18 Dromader

Polish text

The most widely produced Polish agricultural aircraft — the history, technology, and colour schemes of the PZL M18 Dromader.

Developed in the 1970s, the PZL M18 Dromader became one of the most recognisable Polish aircraft worldwide.

This monograph, prepared by renowned Polish aviation expert Andrzej Glass, offers a detailed account of the origins, design, variants, and operational use of this remarkable aircraft.

The book features a rich collection of photographs, numerous technical drawings, colour profiles, and technical data, making it invaluable both for aviation enthusiasts and modelers. It also covers the lesser-known versions — the Dromader Mini, Super, and Mikro — as well as the aircraft’s export history to 24 countries. This is a comprehensive compendium about a machine that for decades protected crops, forests, and human lives — from Poland to Australia.

The photographs of Dromader details on pages 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82, credited as from the Stratus Publishing Archive, were taken by Marek Wierzchowski.