All the Sky You Want!
Draco is a revolutionary HyperSTOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft designed to meet the growing demands of private users, business operators, and government entities. It features exceptional performance with a take-off roll of just 100 feet (30m) and a landing roll of 80 feet (25m) – without needing a concrete runway, with an extraordinarily low stall speed of 38 knots (70 km/h), a climb rate exceeding 20 m/s (4000 ft/min), and a flight ceiling of approximately 24,000 ft (8,000 m), making it suitable for operations in the most challenging environments.
The aircraft combines helicopter-like capabilities with fixed-wing performance, offering versatility and reliability. With advanced technology such as a glass cockpit, Draco provides a luxurious flying experience while keeping safety as a priority.
It is positioned as an alternative to both traditional turboprops and kit-built STOL aircraft, appealing to customers seeking high-performance aircraft for adventure and exploration.
Draco is a perfect solution for
- ֿPrivate pilots, flight clubs & schools
- Public services
- Military use
Therefore, in addition to the civil Draco model, a greenDraco electric eSTOL civil aircraft model and 2 additional versions are part of the development plan: Draco for Law enforcement airborne surveillance operations and a DracoX military version in two variants for ISR/CSAR missions and light attack combat support aircraft – each designed to meet various needs and highest performance standards.
The prize-winning Draco prototype, built by our partner Mike Patey in Utah / USA, already demonstrated the unique HyperSTOL performance – We offer a verified solution: Draco has been built, tested and proven in many real operational and high demanding environments, from Alaska to Nevada.
Draco will be built with best-in-class partners:
Airbus will provide services to the European Flight Safety Agency EASA.
The Polish Institute of Avionics in Warsaw with its qualified team of engineers will provide design support.
MZL in Mielec / Poland, a daughter company of the Polish Institute of Aviation, will build the 2 prototypes necessary for Draco to be licensed by the EU and US flight safety agencies, EASA and FAA.
Garmin Aviation is the world leader in avionics, delivering top-of-the-line systems including GPS, flight displays, and autopilots. Known for its unmatched innovation and reliability, Garmin will equip Draco with fully integrated cockpit solutions.
MT-Propeller, based in Straubing, Germany, is a global leader in advanced propeller systems for general aviation. The company will supply lightweight, multi-blade composite propellers known for their low vibration, noise reduction, and aerodynamic efficiency.
Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of aircraft engines. With over 430 million flight hours on the PT6 engine family alone, the company will provide high-performance propulsion systems for Draco.
World market leaders with the most modern of their product will make Draco to an aircraft like no other one, even better than the outstanding protype already built and flown.
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LATEST NEWS
Media all around the world –
from the United States, all over Europe to South Africa,
are reporting about Draco.
(more on: www.dracoaircraft.com)
Draco Selects MT-Propeller's Quiet Fan Jet for Hyper-STOL Aircraft.
Draco Aircraft announced a collaboration to build and certify a production airplane for the general aviation market.
Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Mielec Aviation Works, and DRACO Aircraft Initiate Collabora-tion on DRACO Aircraft Project.
STOL-Flugzeug Draco soll mit der PT6A-Turbine fliegen.
Draco lives! Mike Patey's hyperSTOL turbine Wilga in production.
Poland’s Storied Wilga Revived As Hyper-STOL Draco.
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