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Yugoslav Aero Transport, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, has issued a Request for Proposals for new air transport equipment to the major aeronautical companies of the world.

Requirement (minimum): Twin engine all metal monoplane, cruising speed 360 km/hr, crew of 3 and 14 passengers or 2000 kg cargo, range with normal payload 1,000 km.

Projected initial orders for eight aircraft with deliveries commencing 90 days from contract award.

Submit proposals to JAT, Belgrade-Dojno Polje, Attn: M. Milankovic via letter or by cable to JATAeroProcurement

Kawasaki can offer the Ki-63 [SIZE=1](OTL Ki-56)[/SIZE]


Crew: 3-4
Length: 14.90 m
Wingspan: 19.95 m
Height: 3.58 m
Empty weight: 4672 kg
Loaded weight: 8024 kg
Powerplant: Two Nakajima Ha-25, 990 hp
Maximum speed: 398 km/h
Service ceiling: 8000 m
Range: 3300 km
Capacity: 14 passengers or 2400 kg cargo
Armament: None

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Originally posted by Rooijen10
Kawasaki can offer the Ki-63

Thank your for your prompt reply to our RFP. All proposals will be evaluated at the close of the proposal period and all parties notified of the results.

Sincerely,

JATAeroProcurement

CC&F/Burnelli Aviation can submit the UB-14 design (either stock, or to accomodate larger engines for higher cruising speed), and also notes the projected successor to the design, the CBY-3

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Originally posted by ShinRa_Inc
CC&F/Burnelli Aviation can submit the UB-14 design (either stock, or to accomodate larger engines for higher cruising speed), and also notes the projected successor to the design, the CBY-3

Thank your for your prompt reply to our RFP. Yugoslav Aero Transport appreciates the extensive and well documented proposal that accompanied your submission. All proposals will be evaluated at the close of the proposal period and all parties notified of the results.

Sincerely,

JATAeroProcurement

Lockheed submits the (historical) Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, which meets or exceeds all requested parameters (in range, by a LOT, allowing for the cargo capacity to be increased).

individual form replies are...not really needed (Unless you've got a specific followup comment/question), I think. A summary when you make a decision should suffice

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Originally posted by ShinRa_Inc
individual form replies are...not really needed (Unless you've got a specific followup comment/question), I think. A summary when you make a decision should suffice

Thank you, and duly noted.

Chile will submit the Constelación Condor. However, it's with the understanding that the Condor doesn't really fit the RFP specs, being too slow by a fairly significant amount, and the current Serie-1 is not all-aluminum. It's made for rough-field STOL, and speed was deemed of secondary importance...

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Originally posted by Brockpaine
[SIZE=4]Constelación CA-3 Condor Utility Aircraft[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Specifications:[/SIZE]
- Crew: 1-2
- Passengers: 18
- Length: 47 feet
- Wingspan: 59 feet
- Height: 16 feet
- Wing area: 410 ft²
- Empty weight: 5,520 pounds
- Loaded weight: 10,000 pounds
- Powerplant: 2x Gipsy Six (200hp), or Canadian Orenda engines

[SIZE=3]Performance:[/SIZE]
- Maximum speed: 150 knots (172mph)
- Max Range: 700 nautical miles (engine dependent)
- Service ceiling: 18,000 feet
- Rate of climb: 7 ft/s (2.13 m/s)

[SIZE=3]Notes:[/SIZE]
The Constelación Condor is a twin-engined, high-winged aircraft designed for use off extremely short or rough airfields, and in all weather conditions.

Only one British product fits the bill;

De Havilland D.H.95 Flamingo; this private venture design first flew on 23 December 1937. This all-metal high-wing airliner can carry 17 passengers and a crew of three/ four. Designed for economical operation it is capable of operation from rough strips with limited facilities.

Orders so far are; Guernsey & Jersey Airways Ltd (2), Imperial Airways (BOAC) (17), Scottish Airways (3), Railway Air Services Ltd (4), British European Airways (22).

Dimensions; 70/ 51.7/ 15.3/ 651 sq ft; 2x 930hp Bristol Perseus XVI; max speed 243mph; range 1,345 miles and service ceiling 20,900ft.

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Originally posted by Hrolf Hakonson
Lockheed submits the (historical) Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, which meets or exceeds all requested parameters (in range, by a LOT, allowing for the cargo capacity to be increased).

Has the Lockheed Company begun development of the Model 18 by chance?

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Originally posted by BruceDuncan

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Originally posted by Hrolf Hakonson
Lockheed submits the (historical) Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, which meets or exceeds all requested parameters (in range, by a LOT, allowing for the cargo capacity to be increased).

Has the Lockheed Company begun development of the Model 18 by chance?

Depends on when the request is dated. Given WW, though, probably.

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Originally posted by Hrolf Hakonson

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Originally posted by BruceDuncan

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Originally posted by Hrolf Hakonson
Lockheed submits the (historical) Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, which meets or exceeds all requested parameters (in range, by a LOT, allowing for the cargo capacity to be increased).

Has the Lockheed Company begun development of the Model 18 by chance?

Depends on when the request is dated. Given WW, though, probably.

Second question - how far along in development is the Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp? Since a P-43 is showing up at Cordoba in 1939, I presume that bu 1939 it is available - how much earlier? OTL Model 18s with PW 1830s commenced deliveries in 1938.

The R-1830 was first run historically in 1932, and the R-2000 variant has been in service on Mexican Do-24s for several years, so the R-1830 is available.

Azcarte T-5 Airliner (OTL DC-5), already in service with Aeromexico. Since Yugoslavia is a nation with very good standing with Mexico, discounts can be arranged. Oh and you get 3 free samples just for asking, one in business trim for VIP transport.






General characteristics

Crew: six
Capacity: 16-22 passengers
Length: 62 ft 6 in (19.05 m)
Wingspan: 78 ft (23.77 m)
Height: 19 ft (6.05 m)
Wing area: 824 ft² (76.55 m²)
Empty weight: 13,680 lb (6,202 kg)
Loaded weight: 20,000 lb (9,072 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Wright GR-1820-F62 Cyclone radials, 850 hp (635 kW) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 227 mph (325 km/h)
Range: 1,600 mi (2,575 km)
Service ceiling 23,700 ft (7,225 m)

Ah, Foxy, ever the consummate businessman.

Shennong - Dragonfly
Airliner

Crew: 3
Passenger: 10

Engine: 2 x Hung Po 132 D with 2 x 845 hp (621 KW)
Wingspan: 22,5 m
Length: 17,6 m
Wingarea: 82 m²
Weight (empty): 5.200 kg
Weight (max. ): 8.200 kg
Range: 1.000 km
Vmax: 375 km/h
Vcruise: 315 km/h
ceiling: 6.900 m

Having evaluated all offers, Yugoslav Aero Transport awards a contract to the Lockheed Aircraft Company of Burbank, California calling for the delivery of ten Lockheed Model 14-08 Super Electra aircraft, specifying the 1200hp Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S1C3-G engine as powerplant.

JAT also announced that it had also taken up early delivery options for ten examples of the Lockheed firm's Model 18 Lodestar, selecting the 18-08 variant for its needs. The Model 18-08 shares a common powerplant with the Model 14-08.

The JAT contract calls for the first two aircraft to be delivered in the autumn of 1937, with the remaining aircraft to be in service by spring 1938.


In related items,

The Yugoslav Defense Ministry has entered into negotiations with the Lockheed Company for the supply of its Model 212 twin-engine aircrew trainer - a variant of the Model 12 Electra Junior powered by the 450hp Pratt and Whitney R-985-AN Wasp.

The Pratt and Whitney Engine Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has received inquiries from the Yugoslav Defense Ministry pertaining the purchase of supplies of both R-895 and R-1830 engines and the possible license manufacture of its engines by Industria Motora Rakovica of Belgrade.

OOC:
I know this is late but still.
IC:

Poland proposes a joint production of LWS "Dakota"
Its a license build plane of mixed American Japanese origin.
Joint production will also simplify inter-alliance airlift situation.

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Originally posted by Marek Gutkowski
OOC:
I know this is late but still.
IC:

Poland proposes a joint production of LWS "Dakota"
Its a license build plane of mixed American Japanese origin.
Joint production will also simplify inter-alliance airlift situation.

Yugoslavia has not yet reviewed its airlift requirements. However, the design has excellent merits, and inter-operability is always of benefit. I foresee that in the near future the Yugoslav Air Staff will be in contact with their Polish counterparts regarding this issue.