Maritime Patrol a/c RFP published
Primary role maritime surveillance, may also be used for air ambulance, evacuation, transport, SAR and MATS
Deadline 20 June 18 (followed by restricted tendering)
Intended that the a/c will provide a degree of utility for transport of personnel and cargo for general and routine logs support for DF and specific support to ARW. Capable of supporting existing Joint Common Operational Picture.
Annual fleet output of up to 3000 hours
Single a/c type or multiple variants of single type
Existing proven product not a prototype
Full digital avonics
Suitable for use in Irish EEZ and continental shelf
Multi-engine
Pressurised
Operate 500nm off shore with 4 hour loiter plus standard reserve
STOL
360 degree surface search radar (200nm range), EO Camera, AIS, 2 observer windows
Toilet, galley, rest area
3 droppable life rafts, flares and markers
Para ops
CASEVAC
Min 6 tonnes of cargo / at least 20 fully equipped troops
Fully NATO and PfP interoperable
Primary role maritime surveillance, may also be used for air ambulance, evacuation, transport, SAR and MATS
Deadline 20 June 18 (followed by restricted tendering)
Intended that the a/c will provide a degree of utility for transport of personnel and cargo for general and routine logs support for DF and specific support to ARW. Capable of supporting existing Joint Common Operational Picture.
Annual fleet output of up to 3000 hours
Single a/c type or multiple variants of single type
Existing proven product not a prototype
Full digital avonics
Suitable for use in Irish EEZ and continental shelf
Multi-engine
Pressurised
Operate 500nm off shore with 4 hour loiter plus standard reserve
STOL
360 degree surface search radar (200nm range), EO Camera, AIS, 2 observer windows
Toilet, galley, rest area
3 droppable life rafts, flares and markers
Para ops
CASEVAC
Min 6 tonnes of cargo / at least 20 fully equipped troops
Fully NATO and PfP interoperable
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