In August 1935, the Argentine Congress authorized the expenditure of 43 million pesos (US $ 16,3 million at the prevailing 4ate of exchange for new aircraft ad aeronautical equipment. The army had a requirement for fighters, bombers and advanced trainer, all of which to be all-modern design and fitted with the most advanced equipment available There were no less than 23 bids from American and European aircraft manufacturers, including one from Poland, for a version of the PZL 24 fighter fitted with a Wright-Cyclone engine. They were to be transported by their manufacturer, complete with pilot and ground crew to El Palomar Air base, in Buenos Aires where they would participate in a contest, the selection of the winning types would be determined by a joint army and navy commission. Such an expense deterred many of the smaller firms, and in the event only American, German and Italian models participated in the competition.
Any data on the version of the PZL offered to the Argentine will be welcomed.
Any data on the version of the PZL offered to the Argentine will be welcomed.
