You’d also have aircraft from the Polish state airlines (LOT) available, to include AN-24s and some additional AN-26s. Both can be fitted with anchor line cables for static line jumps. AN-26 can carry 30 paratroopers and exit them off the ramp, which also allows for the potential to drop outsized items. The AN-24 was not purpose designed for tactical transport and must be converted. Lacking a ramp, it is limited to personnel and bundles out the door.
An26 jump speed is around 100kt, so lower than that for a C-130. I think the 24 is a little higher but not as high as a C-130. Jumping a Curl is pretty similar to a CASA in that you can use smaller DZs and have less dispersion on your stick for faster assembly on the ground. This also complicates the issue for anti landing forces by opening more areas into potential DZs.
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