NHIndustries NH90

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The NHIndustries NH90 is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter. It was developed in response to NATO requirements for a battlefield helicopter which would also be capable of being operated in naval environments.

RoleMedium utility military helicopter
National originMultinational
ManufacturerNHIndustries
First flight18 December 1995
Introduction2007
StatusIn service
Primary usersItalian Armed Forces
Bundeswehr
French Armed Forces
Australian Defence Force
Produced1995–present
Number built427

Specifications (NH90)

NHIndustries NH90 NFH RN-04 40sq Belgium Air Force
NHIndustries NH90 NFH RN-04 40sq Belgium Air Force

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 flight crew + loadmaster / sensor operator
  • Capacity: 20 seated troops; or 12 medevac stretchers; or 2 NATO pallets; or 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) external slung load
  • Length: 16.13 m (52 ft 11 in)
  • Empty weight: 6,400 kg (14,110 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 10,600 kg (23,369 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T700-T6E turboshaft engines, 1,662 kW (2,229 hp) each (option)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-1/9 turboshaft engines, 1,802 kW (2,417 hp) each (option)
  • Main rotor diameter: 16.3 m (53 ft 6 in)
  • Main rotor area: 208.699 m2 (2,246.42 sq ft) root: ONERA OA312; tip: ONERA OA409/OA407

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn)
  • Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi) TTH

1,000 km (620 mi; 540 nmi) NFH

  • Endurance: 5 hours
  • Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,600 ft/min)

Armament

  • Guns: 2x door gun
  • Missiles: anti-submarine and/or air to surface missiles (NFH version)