Wendmarker Army: Aircraft Purchase Tenders

[Remuria]

As distributed to Europe's defence contractors and aviation industries

armawendmark

Department of Defence and Civil Protection

Free State of Wendmark​

Invitation and General Information


As the Free State's centre of competence for the research, development and acquisition of materiel and technologies, armawendmark, within the goals and objectives of national defence set out by the «Army XXI Doctrine», is hereby launching an open call for interested parties to submit their offers for the following tenders:

I. For no less than 182 fighter jets within the conditions specified;

II.For no less than 8 military transport aircraft within the conditions specified.​

In addition to the separate conditions for each of the two tenders, the general conditions are set out as follows:

1. Cost-technology efficiency: production, delivery, training in maintenance and exploitation are all included in the costs. armawendmark shall consider the offers within the procurement budget set out by the competent authorities.

2.Combined offers: national and international consortiums are invited to make combined offers for deliveries of both tenders (combat and transport aviation). If this allows to cut costs and increase the cost-technology efficiency, armawendmark shall give additional consideration to such offers.

3.Combined offer interoperability: in case of point 2 above being used by an international consortium, it is important that technological interoperability between combat and transport aviation is on par and does not pose exploitation problems. Experts from the Air Force of the Wendmarker Armee shall be particularly attentive to this point.​

Interested parties are invited to submit their offers to armawendmark.



I. Fighter Aviation


The Wendmarker Armee is seeking to upgrade the air superiority capacities of the Luftwaffe. Within the scope of the program, armawendmark is seeking to acquire no less than 182 jet fighters within the following conditions:

1. Technological level: Generation 4.5;

2.Multirole capability: the proposed jet fighter design should be capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground operations. If multirole capability depends on variants of the same design, the technical, maintenance and exploitation difference between the variants of the design must be minimal to allow for maximum interoperability and, if needed, switching roles with minimal technical and time investment;

3.Realistic delivery schedule: the jet fighters must be delivered within the schedule agreed upon by armawendmark and the supplier. The delivery contract shall specify that delays in deliveries may give ground to unilateral termination of the contract by armawendmark at the expense of the supplier.​

Additional advantages presented by the supplier shall be taken into full consideration by armawendmark and the Air Force of the Wendmarker Army.



II. Transport Aviation


For the purposes of the air transport capabilities of the Wendmarker Armed Forces in general, the Air Force seeks to acquire an additional 8 military transport aircraft within the following specifications:

1. Size: medium. Wendmark has no need for large military transport aircraft. Transport capacity of 100 to 150 passangers or the equivalent payload (up to or around 40'000 kilograms) is sufficient for the needs of the Wendmarker Armed Forces.

2.Realistic delivery schedule: the jet fighters must be delivered within the schedule agreed upon by armawendmark and the supplier. The delivery contract shall specify that delays in deliveries may give ground to unilateral termination of the contract by armawendmark at the expense of the supplier.​

Additional advantages presented by the supplier shall be taken into full consideration by armawendmark and the Air Force of the Wendmarker Army.



Testing Phase


Once the relevant designs have been selected from the offers submitted, the designs shall be required to pass testing in the Free State of Wendmark at the hands of pilots and experts from the Air Force of the Wendmarker Army. The testing phase would last up to a month, the costs covered by armawendmark.


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OOC: I have no idea how RL military tenders are carried out and whatnot. I just wanted to do something other than just make a post to an arms sales thread. So, feel free to post your offers!
If there's sufficient interest, maybe this could turn out into a sort of an RP with bribes and whatnot.

 

[Wieserreich]

Vereinte Raum- und Luffahrttechnik GmbH
United Space and Aviation Technologies Ltd.
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VRL GmbH, a leading global aerospace manufacturer, would like to formally submit an offer for this contest. To this end, we would like to formally submit the Airbus Military A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, and the Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon Block 15 twin-engine canard-delta wing multi-role aircraft.

Airbus Military A400M
With a useful capacity of 37.000 kg (or 116 fully equipped troops/paratroops or up to 66 stretchers accompanied by up to 25 medical personnel) and a range of 3.298 km at maximum payload (4.530 km with a 30-ton payload, 6.390 km with a 20-ton payload) the A400M is the first all-new transport aircraft in the past three decades. It features an all-new glass cockpit and many new revolutionary features not available by competing aircraft.

With a final unit price of €120 million (RM 421 million, €1 = RΜ3.5041) per aircraft and the performance and economic capabilities of the aircraft in mind, it is a more efficient and cost-effective solution than any other medium transport/cargo aircraft currently available. Production, with current international orders, can commence at a rate of 3 aircraft per month.

Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon Block 15
The internationally successful successor to the Eurofighter Tornado in its most utilitarian configuration! The EF2000 is a 4th Generation (US conventions: 4,5th generation) multi-role fighter aircraft designed for both air superiority and ground attack missions. Tranche 2 Block 15, the most advanced edition of the Typhoon, includes EOC2 software compatible with the most advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry currently in production. Block 15 is fully compatible with the [wiki]AGM-735 Wirbelwind[/wiki] and other such advanced weaponry.

The Typhoon's combat radius varies, depending on its intended mission. Depending on the type of air defence or ground attack mission, its combat radius can span from 185 km (air defence with 3-hr CAP) to 1.389 km (air defence with 10-min loiter). The aircraft can reach the speed of Mach 2 and a range of 2.900 km. Final unit costs for the version, including all tax and tariff, would amount to €63 million (RM 221 million, €1 = RΜ3.5041) per unit. The aircraft has been internationally proven in the air forces of Wiese, Franken, Eiffelland and Marquette. We can assure a monthly production of 5 aircraft for your service.

Why choose VRL?
With the majority of the company's assets and factories existing just off your borders with Franken and Wiese, VRL can ensure technical maintenance and delivery costs at a lower price than most competitor companies. Because of our successful past cooperation, we are entrusting you with our advanced technologies in a large contract that will ensure the domination of the Wendmarker Air Force in its skies.

The aforementioned contract offer, based on your unit requirements as publicised, would amount to a final cost of €12.426 million (RM 43.542 million, €1 = RΜ3.5041; including 182 EF2000 Block 15 and 8 A400M) with a €9.319,5 million option (RM 32.657 million, €1 = RΜ3.5041; for a further 136 EF2000 Block 15 and 6 A400M) which you can take any time in the next decade. Or, if necessary, separate contracts can be worked out. Negotiation of your option terms and size will be, of course, most welcome.

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Marquette Electric Aerospace

We wish to submit the EF2 EuroBadger.

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The EF2 EuroBadger fills a gap perfectly between 4th and 5th generation aircraft. It is an aircraft combining a 4th generation body with 5th generation technology such as internal weapons carriage and radar-absorbent material. While it is primarily being marketed as a force supplement, it can easily fill the role of main aircraft. The aircraft borrows concepts from several other aircraft, notably the Marquen F14. Pricing is either its strong point or weak point. At J96.7 Million per aircraft, the cost is not something to be taken lightly. However, when compared to some aircraft, the Marquen EuroBadger is a formidable aircraft at a lower price. Currently, the aircraft is in its final stages of development.

 

[Confederal Republics]

Ashland-Carrington Industries Aviation​

Ashland-Carrington Industries Aviation is the aviation division of Ashland-Carrington Industries, Cornavia's largest company in the vehicles and heavy industries section. In addition to manufacturing a number of models intended for feeder and utility aviation purposes and for military training, ACI Aviation has developed the ADF-14 "Dragon" air defense fighter in concert with the Commonwealth Air Force of Cornavia.

ACI Aviation ADF-14C "Dragon"
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Length:14.21m
Wingspan:9.46m
Height:4.42m
Empty weight:7100kg
Loaded weight:10200kg

Powerplant:2xACI E552 with a maximum thrust of 28 kN each.
Maximum speed:Mach 1.8
Range:1100km
Service ceiling16800m

Radar:Stratton-Coleman 510 X-band pulse doppler radar with a tracking range for aircraft of up to 75km.

Guns:20mm Nordic Ordnance Mark XVII Peacemaker six-barrel cannon
Missiles:Six hardpoints for ordnance including the Nordic Ordnance Mark VII (Active radar guidance, maximum range of 60km) and VI air combat missiles (Infrared guidance, maximum range of 10km), the Shrike Anti-Radiation Missile (Passive radar and terminal active radar guidance, maximum range of 90km) and various types of anti-surface ordnance.

The ADF-14C "Dragon" is the latest model of the Dragon Air Defense Fighter family, and was introduced in 2009 for the needs of the Commonwealth Air Force as a light air-defense fighter. The original ADF-14 itself was introduced in 1989, and the ADF-14C is intended to upgrade it to suit the demanding needs of 21st century airborne battlespace.

The C series upgrade adds additional payload, two conformal fuel tanks allowing an extension of 771kg in fuel in comparison to the A model, additional payload capabilities and an improved avionics and electronic warfare suite consisting of AIFF, ECCM, ECM and terrain-following radar systems. This model is currently being fielded by the Commonwealth Air Force.

ACI Aviation also offers the ADF-14B Lead-in Fighter Trainer aircraft, which can be converted into combat roles in the event of a combat situation. The ADF-14B features an additional position for a fighter trainer.

ACI Aviation is capable of offering the ADF-14C with an average unit cost of $32 million and a total contract cost of $5 824 000 000.​

 

[Remuria]

OOC:

Fleurs, I'd ask you to expand your application. Namely the price is of interest, as the wiki article doesn't seem to mention it. Your aircraft also seems somewhat experimental, as even Marquette itself doesn't field many.

Now, I shall close applications by Monday. The thread has been up sufficiently long for people to notice and I have even sent a PM to Montelimar for his CDI to take part. After this, I'll take the tenders to the next phase

 

[Montelimar]

Beaufort Aviation​

The Beaufort Aviation Corporation is the largest aerospace company in Montelimar. Founded by Charles E. Beaufort in Valmy, Montelimar in 1908. Beaufort has expanded over the years to include Civilian and Military aircraft, both fixed and rotory wing, missiles and rocketry. Beaufort has become the primary supplier of combat and aircraft for the Royal Navy and Air Force of Montelimar.

Be.231 Rafale​

The Be.231 Rafale was originally developed for the Royal Montelimarian Navy, M (Marine), but soon two land based versions were also developed, the Rafale C (Chasseur) and the two-seater B (Biplace).

Be.231 Rafale C (B)
Crew: 1 (2)
Demensions:

• Length: 50ft 2in (15.30m)
• Wingspan: 35ft 9in (10.9m)
• Height: 17ft 6in (5.34m)

Weights:

• Empty: 21,319lb (9800kg)
• Max T/O: 47,399lb (21,500kg)

Performance:

• Powerplant: two Beaufort M88-2 augmented turbofans
• Thrust: 32,800lb (145.8kN)
• Max Speed: Mach 2

Range:

• Air-to-air: 2000nm (3,706km)
• Ground attack: 1180nm (2186km)

Aerodynamics

All versions of the Rafale feature a delta wing combined with active integrated (Close-coupled) canard to maximize maneuverability (withstanding +9 g or -3 g) while maintaining stability in flight, a maximum of 11 g can be reached in case of emergency. The canard also reduces landing speed to 115 knots. The aircraft can operate from 400 meter runways.​

Combat systems

The new Bachaumont Technologies RBE2-AA Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, also known as a active phased array radar, will replace the existing passive array of the BTE2. The AESA radar improves the operational capabilities of the aircraft in terms of range, interception, tracking ability and countermeasures The BTE2-AA will increases situational awareness through the earlier detection and tracking of multiple air targets for close combat and long-range interception, as well as real time generation of three-dimensional maps for terrain-following and the real time generation of high resolution ground maps for navigation and targeting.

However, in those circumstances when signature management is required, the Rafale can use several passive sensor systems. The front-sector electro-optical system or Optronique Secteur Frontal (OSF), developed by Bachaumont Technologies, is completely integrated within the aircraft and can operate both in the visible and infrared wavelengths.

The Rafale carries an integrated electronic survival system named SPECTRA which features a software-based virtual stealth technology. The SPECTRA electronic warfare system provides the aircraft with the highest survivability assets against airborne and ground threats. The real-time data link allows communication not only with other aircraft, but also with fixed and mobile command and control centres.

The Rafale core systems employ an Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), called MDPU (Modular Data Processing Unit). This architecture hosts all the core functions of the aircraft as Flight management system, Data Fusion, Fire Control, Man-Machine Interface, etc.

The total value of the radar, electronic communications and self-protection equipment is about 30% of the cost of the entire plane.

Though the Rafale can perform ground attack duties, its ground attack capability is limited by the lack of an advanced targeting pod, but this is rectified with the addition of Bachaumont Technologies Optronique's Reco NG/Areos reconnaissance and Damocles targeting pods.​

Cockpit

The cockpit uses a "zero-zero" ejection seat, i.e. capable of being used at zero speed and zero altitude. The seat is inclined 29 degrees backwards to improve G force tolerance. The canopy hinges open to the right. An on-board oxygen generating system is provided to eliminate the need for multiple oxygen canisters.

The cockpit includes a wide-angle holographic Head Up Display (HUD) and two head-down flat-panel colour multifunction displays ( MFDs). Display interaction is by means of touch input for which the pilot wears silk-lined leather gloves. In addition, in full development, the pilot will have a Helmet-Mounted Display ( HMD).

The pilot flies the aircraft with a side-stick controller mounted on his right and a throttle on his left. These incorporate multiple `hands on throttle and stick (HOTAS) controls. The Rafale cockpit is also planned to include Direct Voice Input (DVI), allowing for pilot action by voice commands.​

Radar signature reduction features

Although not a true stealth aircraft, extensive use of composite materials and serrated patterns on the trailing edges of the wings and canards help to reduce the Rafale's radar cross section.​

Armament

One 30mm Hautefort GSh-301 cannon. Normal external load up to 6000 kg (13,230lb) on 6 underwing, 2 wingtip, 2 centerline, and 4 underfuselage stations. Options include an ASMP nuclear standoff missile, up to 8 AAMs, ASM, LGBs, LGASMs, or dispensers with antiarmour or anti runway munitions. Also Bachaumont Technologies Damocles targeting pod, NG reconnaissance pod or up to 5 drop tanks​

Unit cost:
Rafale C = £36,000,000 per unit
Rafale B = £38,000,000 per unit

(£1.00 = €1.00)

 

[Jydsken-Østveg]

OOC:

Fleurs, I'd ask you to expand your application. Namely the price is of interest, as the wiki article doesn't seem to mention it. Your aircraft also seems somewhat experimental, as even Marquette itself doesn't field many.

Now, I shall close applications by Monday. The thread has been up sufficiently long for people to notice and I have even sent a PM to Montelimar for his CDI to take part. After this, I'll take the tenders to the next phase

OOC {
Fleur, lemme get this straight... you use my 4.5 Generation Aircraft... you use Wiese's Eurofighter iirc... and you have your own 4.5 Gen Aircraft? WTF?

I'd submit my own but I don't see the point or purpose in making a description post when the info is readily available on the web. No point in doing a giant copypasta. See:

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, which IC is called the GFZ Greifen. Just note it's an aircraft designed for self-defense, not aggression. With a shorter combat radius, the plane itself is smaller and able to land and take of on small roads, as what it was designed to do in the event of being unable to find a suitable airfield. If considered a serious contender, I might make a more detailed following post. (another good

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to compare stats.)
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[Holy Frankish Empire]

ooc

OOC {
Fleur, lemme get this straight... you use my 4.5 Generation Aircraft... you use Wiese's Eurofighter iirc... and you have your own 4.5 Gen Aircraft? WTF?

see inbox

 

[Remuria]

OOC: Due to RL reasons (catching up with sleep after a sleepless weekend), will not make IC posts today.

The submissions will be closed at midnight CET (in about 4 hours), because I am lazy to fix another deadline.

Coro: well, I think Wiese's application is a nice balance between stats and "buy from us for more coolness". I am sure you could pull off a nice infomercial style post to lighten the thread up a bit!

The tenders shall not be decided only according to the aircraft stats, but also according to other factors. Cost does factor in, as does the distance from the factories, the political relations between the buying and the producing country, whether the buyer could rip any addittional economic and diplomatic benefits from according a huge contract to a particular country instead of another one and other things. I believe that's what happens in RL when a country affords big military contracts. And even more so in our little RP world of virtual pixel planes. I want this to be an RP opportunity

An RP thread shall be opened tomorrow or in the coming days. It shall be more about character interaction than about plane testing, even if it is the plane testing that shall be the background to the thread.

Or maybe I'll just use this thread here for the following RP to keep everything centralised.

Anyway, as far as it stands, here are the tenders so far:

1. Combat aviation:
- Wiese/Franken/Eiffelland - VRL's Eurofighter Typhoon
- Marquette - MEA's EF2 EuroBadger
- Cornavia - ACI ADF-14C "Dragon"
- Montelimar - Beaufort Be.231 Rafale
- Tyskreich (?) - GFZ Greifen (?)

2. Transport aviation:
Goes to VRL's Airbus A400M without competition.

 

[Caelia]

OOC: I am totally going to make a bid.

 

[Anglyn]

OOC: I thought it was by invitation only, but if I had read it right and realized it was a general invite, I would have submitted this:
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Hawker Aeronautics
Hawker Aeronautics has had a long history of manufacturing both military and civilian aircraft. Since 1921, Hawker has been a primary supplier of both combat and transport aircraft for the Royal Air Force as well as the air forces of Commonwealth of Guiana and the Khalsa Raj of Khalistan.

Fighter

Hawker Falcon

The Falcon was originally to designed fulfill the requirements of a new 2-seater light supersonic ground/attack fighter for the Royal Air Force but soon requirement changed that both a 2-seater (Falcon 100) and a single (Falcon 200) versions were developed, both with multi-role capabilities.

Performance
In both versions, two Hawker F125-70 turbofan engines, with 6,000 lbf each and 9,500 lbf with afterburners, allows the 14,300 lbs (6,500 kg) aircraft to have a loaded weight of 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) and a maximum take-off weight 27,000 lb (12,000 kg), reach speeds of Mach 1.8 and obtain ranges of up to 1400 nm (2594 km).

Avionics
The Falcon with its AT-53 pulse doppler radar can simultaneously track 10 targets and engage two of the 10 targets tracked with active radar seeker BVRAAMs and has an effective Look-down scanning range of 24 mi (39 km) and Look-up of 35 mi (57 km).

Armament
The Falcon, has a RAA20-6 "Waylon" 20-mm rotary six-barrel cannon and seven hardpoints capable of carrying a vatiety of AAMs, ASMs, bombs, rockets.

G2 Upgrades
The 100/200 G2 upgrade features a new AT 32-bit flight control computer, improved mission computer and head-up display, advanced fire control radar system and improved weapons capabilityand terrain following radar. Structural enhancements enable it to carry four instead of two medium-range air-to-air missiles and strengthen the undercarriage. The upgrade also includes two additional fuel tanks in the form of conformal tanks mounted dorsally on the fuselage.

Unit cost:

• Falcon 100 G2 = €27,000,000 (₤22,195,325)
• Falcon 200 G2 = €25,000,000 (₤20,551,227)

The contract cost will be determined on the 100/200 ratio, if applicable, and would be between €4,550,000,000 (₤3,740,323,367) and €4,914,000,000 (₤4,039,549,236)

Transport

HC-40 "Griffin" C-5

With the C-1 being first flown in 1959, the C-5 is the latest version of the workhorse of the Royal Air Force. With four Hawker Tyne R.Ty.12, Mk. 101 turboprops, the Griffin has a cruise speed of 358 mph (576 km/h) and a range of 970 miles (1,560 km) with maximum payload of 80,000 lb (36,288 kg) but can be ferried 5,200 miles (8,368 km) with capacity fuel load. With a basic aircrew 3-5 (two pilots, engineer, or with an addition navigator and loadmaster) and a bunk-room on the lower deck provided sleeping facilities for a second crew, permitting double-crew operation, the Griffin can carry up to 200 passengers, or 150 troops with full equipment, or 120 stretchers, or a main battle tank or two medium helicopters in its 11,750 cu. ft. cargo bay.

Unit cost is €80,000,000 (₤65,763,927) with a total contract cost of €640,000,000 (₤526,111,418 )