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Thai agreement for N-219's future order
defense-studies.blogspot.com/2013/11/thai-navy-discussing-transport-purchase.html
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is in discussion with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) over the potential purchase of up to 20 twin-turbo N219 utility transport aircraft, IHS Jane's has learned. PTDI officials attending the Defense and Security 2013 exhibition in Bangkok told IHS Jane's on 5 November that they expect to sign a contract in 2014 to build and supply the aircraft in collaboration with local company Thai Aviation Industries (TAI).
As expected, the new aircraft will replace the outdated N22 Nomad Searchmasters and F27 Friendship for the Thai Navy. Officials said the agreement is likely to centre on the production of the aircraft in Indonesia with technologies transferred to TAI to facilitate localised maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
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STOL Transport From Indonesia To Fly Next Year
ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2014-02-12/stol-transport-indonesia-fly-next-year
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI, Indonesian Aerospace) expects to fly its N219 twin-turboprop transport next year. The aircraft has been under development for some time to answer a need for a rugged STOL airliner able to operate in and out of remote, semi-prepared airstrips. At the same time, the N219 is intended to provide cost-efficient and reliable operations through the use of modern avionics and engines.
Compared with the NC212, the N219 is longer and aerodynamically cleaner. The wing is mounted slightly higher to keep cabin intrusion to a minimum, creating what its designers say is the largest cabin available in its class (6.50 x 1.82 x 1.70 meters). The sponson-mounted fixed undercarriage of the Aviocar is replaced by a neater sprung unit. Power is provided by two 850-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 turboprops. They give a takeoff distance to clear a 35-foot obstacle of 1,427 feet, while landing distance after clearing a 50-foot obstacle is 1,587 feet. PT DI has selected a Garmin flight deck with a five-screen display.
defense-studies.blogspot.com/2013/11/thai-navy-discussing-transport-purchase.html
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is in discussion with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) over the potential purchase of up to 20 twin-turbo N219 utility transport aircraft, IHS Jane's has learned. PTDI officials attending the Defense and Security 2013 exhibition in Bangkok told IHS Jane's on 5 November that they expect to sign a contract in 2014 to build and supply the aircraft in collaboration with local company Thai Aviation Industries (TAI).
As expected, the new aircraft will replace the outdated N22 Nomad Searchmasters and F27 Friendship for the Thai Navy. Officials said the agreement is likely to centre on the production of the aircraft in Indonesia with technologies transferred to TAI to facilitate localised maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
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STOL Transport From Indonesia To Fly Next Year
ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2014-02-12/stol-transport-indonesia-fly-next-year
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI, Indonesian Aerospace) expects to fly its N219 twin-turboprop transport next year. The aircraft has been under development for some time to answer a need for a rugged STOL airliner able to operate in and out of remote, semi-prepared airstrips. At the same time, the N219 is intended to provide cost-efficient and reliable operations through the use of modern avionics and engines.
Compared with the NC212, the N219 is longer and aerodynamically cleaner. The wing is mounted slightly higher to keep cabin intrusion to a minimum, creating what its designers say is the largest cabin available in its class (6.50 x 1.82 x 1.70 meters). The sponson-mounted fixed undercarriage of the Aviocar is replaced by a neater sprung unit. Power is provided by two 850-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 turboprops. They give a takeoff distance to clear a 35-foot obstacle of 1,427 feet, while landing distance after clearing a 50-foot obstacle is 1,587 feet. PT DI has selected a Garmin flight deck with a five-screen display.