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Vertical Take-Off and Landing Experimental Aircraft (VTOL X-Plane)
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office issued Broad Agency Announcement DARPA-BAA-13-19 for the design, development, and demonstration of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) experimental aircraft, known as the VTOL X-Plane. The program aims to achieve radical improvements in vertical and cruise flight performance, specifically targeting sustained speeds between 300 and 400 knots with a gross weight constraint of 10,000 to 12,000 pounds. The initiative is structured into three phases over a 52-month period, with an overall planned budget of approximately 130 million dollars. Phase I focuses on conceptual design and technology maturation, with 47 million dollars allocated for this initial stage. The program requires the development of two experimental demonstrators and emphasizes physics-based technology approaches while prohibiting modifications to engine cores. Eligibility for subsequent Phases II and III is restricted to prime contractors who successfully completed Phase I. The solicitation process included multiple rounds of clarifications regarding hover efficiency metrics, fuel reserves, and intellectual property rights, with the final proposal submission deadline extended to June 4, 2013. The project is managed by the Department of Defense in Arlington, Virginia, under NAICS code 541712.
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$89,444,166Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
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