Woah, I actually have planes that meet these specs!
Originally posted by Hood
1) A seaplane to replace the FMA I.Ae 1 Guarani in the light transport role. Single engine perferred but a twin may be considered, must seat a pilot (preferably a co-pilot or radio operator too) and at least five but no more than twelve passengers. 12 to be ordered during 1939 for delivery before the end of 1940.
Well, Chile designed this thing. The Navy bought two, the postal service bought one, the aerial survey office bought one, and some private contracts have been filled. Twasn't anything too fancy, and you might be able to redesign to take a single engine. I used two for reliability.
I think this plane went to Constelación Aeronave in the recent reorganization, so it'd become the Constelación CA-02 Frigatebird.
[SIZE=3]Constelación Aeronave CA-02 Frigatebird Flying Boat[/SIZE]
Statistics
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Crew: 2 (pilot + spotter/radioman) + 4-6 passengers with some cargo
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Length: 42.6 ft (13m)
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Wingspan: 59 ft / 18m
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Height: 17.2 ft / 5.25m
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Wing area: 333.7 ft² / 31m²
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Empty weight: 5,952 lbs (2700 kg)
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Loaded weight: 11,000 lbs (4,989 kg)
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Powerplant: Two de Havilland Gipsy Twelve inline piston engines, 525 hp
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Armament: 2x.30cal MG (rear cockpit)
Performance
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Maximum speed: 200 mph / 321.9 kph (173.8 knots)
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Max Range: 920 mi ( km)
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Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,657 m)
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Rate of climb: 6.4 ft/s (1.95 m/s)
Notes
The Valdivia Frigatebird was designed as a parasol-winged flying boat for the Armada de Chile. The Frigatebird has two engines in a sponson, operating in push-pull configuration, above the wings. A passenger-compartment aft of the cockpit is suitable for four to six passengers in cramped conditions. The Frigatebird was offered to the Armada de Chile Arma Aerea for consideration as a shipboard floatplane, but the AdCAA felt the Sea Coati, despite its lesser speed, was the superior aircraft. Nevertheless the AdCAA has purchased two as patrol and liaison planes for the region of Tierra del Fuego and the southern coast.
Originally posted by Hood
2) A light seaplane to operate on the Rio Parana/Rio Paraguay. Must accomodate at least two crew and be armed with at least two forward-firing fixed weapons and a dorsal MG plus provision for a bombload 100-500kg. Must be reliable and maneuverable. 6+ to be ordered during 1939 for delivery before the end of 1940.
ENAER's got some of these in production for the Chilean Navy. Not a perfect match because the single central float rather messes up the ability to carry a larger bomb. The more recent Chilean versions are being equipped with an Austral Streiff (licensed-built Roth 1,000hp radial). Again, you might be able to custom-tailor the aircraft for twin floats and a larger bomb-load. (And, I note, the Argentine Navy already has a few Coati-N types in service as training aircraft.)
[SIZE=3]ENAER Sea Coati Naval Recce Plane[/SIZE]
Statistics
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Crew: 2 (pilot + spotter/radioman)
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Length: 31 ft (9.5m)
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Wingspan: 42 ft / 12.8m
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Height: 9.8 ft / 3m
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Wing area: 236.8 ft² / 22m²
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Empty weight: 5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
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Loaded weight: 6,000 lbs (2,721 kg)
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Powerplant: Bristol Mercury (870hp) radial, optional Spartan-900 V12 (900hp)
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Armament: 2x.30cal MG (rear cockpit), two under-wing depth-charges or 100lbs bombs
Performance
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Maximum speed: 185 mph / 418 kph (225 knots)
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Max Range: 700 mi (1,126.5 km)
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Service ceiling: 18,000 ft (5,486.4 m)
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Rate of climb: 7 ft/s (2.13 m/s)
Originally posted by Hood
3) A twin-engined VIP transport. Must be capable of safe high-speed flight, economical to run, two pilots and radio-operator/engineer, must seat at least eight passengers. Must have good VIP fittings and fixtures. 3 to be brought during 1939.
It's got a bit larger capacity than required, but it was designed as a light cargo/air-liner. Interior furnishings can be redesigned as necessary to fit fewer people in more comfort. As to "safe high speed flight"... uh... does 170mph count as high enough speeds?
(Was originally Valdivia Twin Condor; went to Constelación Aeronave as the CA-01 Condor during the recent reorganization.)
Edited to add: The Constelación Condor can be equipped with floats and thus could also be tendered to #1 - but it would seat more than 12 passengers. The Frigatebird seemed a better tender for #1, and the designer is sad because the Frigatebird hasn't sold very well.
[SIZE=4]Constelación Aeronave CA-01 Condor - Utility Aircraft[/SIZE]
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Specifications:[/SIZE]
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Crew: 1-2
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Passengers: 18
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Length: 47 feet
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Wingspan: 59 feet
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Height: 16 feet
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Wing area: 410 ft²
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Empty weight: 5,520 pounds
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Loaded weight: 10,000 pounds
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Powerplant: 2x Gipsy Six (200hp), or Canadian Orenda engines
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Performance:[/SIZE]
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Maximum speed: 150 knots (172mph)
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Max Range: 700 nautical miles (engine dependent)
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Service ceiling: 18,000 feet
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Rate of climb: 7 ft/s (2.13 m/s)
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Notes:[/SIZE]
The Twin Condor is a twin-engined, high-winged aircraft designed for use off extremely short or rough airfields, and in all weather conditions. The aircraft, nicknamed "TwinCon" or "Condorito", has a short take-off and landing roll. In the short time since its introduction, the Twin Condor has become one of the most successful planes ever built in Chile, receiving orders from LAN, Fuerza Aérea de Chile, the Chilean Department of Geosurvey, and numerous other small aircraft operators.