The PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader is a single engine agricultural aircraft that is manufactured by PZL-Mielec in Poland. The aircraft is used mainly as a cropduster or firefighting machine . The first prototype of the aircraft flew on August 27, 1976. In September 1978, the aircraft was given certification to fly in Poland. Certifications from many countries around the world followed soon . Many aircraft of the M-18 type and its variations can still be seen around the world. They were sold to 24 countries, over 200 are used in the USA Most Dromaders are easy to distinguish because of their yellow color

Variants in Vigeh Airways Company

M-18A

two seater available from 1984 onwards. Allows a mechanic or chemical loader to be carried as a passenger to remote fields

M-18B

refined version of M-18A with increased capacity, flown in 1993

M-18BS

two-cockpit trainer

Dromaders are capable to make crop dusting and firefighting operations, carrying chemicals or water in a big frontal hopper