NH90

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The NH90 is the new 10.6 ton, medium lift, multi-role military helicopter developed from NATO Staff Requirements, the result of an extensive European collaboration programme. The TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) operates in troop and cargo transport, casualty evacuation, search and rescue (SAR)/ combat SAR applications. The spacious unobstructed cabin features a rear ramp to allow complete flexibility to change role equipment for a multitude of applications. The NFH (Nato Frigate Helicopter) is the naval variant designed primarily for autonomous anti-submarine warfare and anti surface unit warfare missions. A wide variety of sensors, advanced mission systems, a fully marinised airframe and a wide range of weapons systems ensure the NFH provides unique capabilities to perform in the most demanding shipborne naval warfare missions. Use of advances in crashworthy design, full fly-by-wire controls, composite fuselage and state-of-the-art avionics make the NH90 one of the most advanced military dedicated helicopters on the market today.

Applications
» NAVAL 
The prime naval missions performed by the NH90 are anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, normally conducted by a crew of 3. If desired, a second console can be installed in the cabin and the crew extended to 4 or 5 persons. Complementary missions are logistic transport, search and rescue, vertical replenishment and special operations.
» TACTICAL TRANSPORT 
The prime missions over the battlefield performed by the NH90 army versions are tactical transport of 20 fully equipped troops and internal cargo transport (light support vehicles plus 7 troop). Complementary missions are special operations, SAR/CSAR, electronic warfare and airborne command post.

Weights
Max take off 10600 kg 23369 lb
Max Useful load 4200 kg 9260 lb

Crew
Pilots/ Passengers 2 + 20

External Dimensions
Length (rotors turning) 19.56 m 64.18 ft
Overall height 5.31 m 17.42 ft
Main rotor diameter 16.20 m 53.48 ft

NH90 General Performance (Basic Aircraft)
Max cruise speed* 300 km/h 162 kts
Economical cruise speed* 260 km/h 140 kts
Max rate of climb* 11.2 m/sec 2200 ft/min
O.E.I. rate of climb 2 min rating* 4.3 m/sec 850 ft/min
O.E.I. rate of climb continuous rating at 2000m(6560ft)* 1.5 m/sec 300 ft/min
Hover ceiling IGE* 3200 m 10500 ft
Hover ceiling OGE* 2600 m 8530 ft
Maximum range 982 km 530 nm
Maximum range with 2500 kg payload 900 km 486 nm
Maximum endurance 5 h
Ferry range (with internal aux fuel tanks) 1600 km 864 nm

NH90 Engines (2000 KW class - dual channel FADEC
Depending on NH90 variant 2 x RTM322-019 or 2 x GE T700/T6E1
Enhanced Engine performance in Hot/High 2 x RTM322-01/9A or 2 x GE CT7-8F5


  • Rear ramp
  • Cabin/ramp rolling device
  • Pilot adjustable crashworthy seats
  • Foldable & crashworthy troop seats (up to 20)
  • NATO standard stretchers
  • Cabin comfort seats
  • Soundproofing / upholstery
  • Cockpit Environmental Control System
  • Cargo hook (4000 kg) with dynameter and camera
  • Rescue hoist (single or dual) with 270 kg capability (400 kg on ground)
  • Heavy store carriers (400 or 600 kg capability each)
  • Ice protection system
  • Internal / External auxiliary fuel tanks
  • Search light
  • Fast rope/ rappelling system
  • Manual blade & tail folding
  • Cabin armour protection (modular)
  • Pilot armoured seats with lateral protection
  • Infra-Red Suppressor system
  • Wire Strike Protection system
  • In Hover Flight Refueling System (HIFR)
  • Integrated Avionic Structure (Data Bus, Core Avionic and Mission System)
  • Fly-By-Wire control system with 4-axis autopilot
  • V/UHF/HF/Tactical Radios
  • Autonomous Navigation System (Inertial Reference System, GPS, Doppler Radar, Air Data System)
  • Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
  • Piloting FLIR system
  • Helmet Mounted Sight and Display
  • Weather radar
  • Digital Map Generator System
  • Emergency locator system
  • Personal locator system
  • Comprehensive protection suite including LWR, MLD, RWR and Chaff & Flares
  • Comprehensive mission sensors
  • Internal pintle mounted machine gun (7.62 or 12.7 mm)
  • 20mm cannon in pod