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.... http://www.airforcesmonthly.com/2017/08 ... skytrucks/Photo: The second Luftwaffe M28, D-CPDB (with Polish registration SP-DGU) at PZL facilities in Poland. Gerard Keijsper
In a surprise move, the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) has revealed a lease deal for two M28 Skytrucks. German evaluation of the twin-turboprop has been going on for some time. In Luftwaffe service the M28 will be mainly used for parachute jump training.
A first Skytruck has apparently already been handed over while a second aircraft is still at PZL awaiting delivery. The second airframe is fitted with a cargo pod under the fuselage which has a useable volume of 46cu ft and a maximum payload of 660lb.
Parachute training within the German armed forces has so far been performed with the C-160 Transall. The A400M, which is replacing the C-160, is too large for some parachute exercises.
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