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. The NH90 was developed and is manufactured by NHIndustries, a collaborative company, which is owned by Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) and Fokker Aerostructures.
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)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn)
- Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi) TTH
- 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)
