Ready for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Missions
The NH90 is a twin-engine, medium-size helicopter program managed by the joint venture NHIndustries, a Company owned by Leonardo Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters and GKN Fokker. The NH90 helicopter programme is the largest ever launched in Europe. It has been developed to meet the needs of military operators worldwide. It encompasses Tactical Transport and Naval versions, distinguished by the presence of specialised on-board mission systems.
Missions & Features
Mission capability
The Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) variant is designed for high manoeuvrability and survivability in Nap of the Earth (NOE) operations and is ideal for tactical transport (16 to 20 troops or material), Special Operations, Search & Rescue, Medical Evacuation (with 12 stretchers), Counterterrorism, Command and Control, Parachuting, VVIP transport and Disaster Relief support.
Outstanding technology
The NH90 is equipped with a full glass cockpit and an advanced Fly-by-Wire Flight Control. A state-of-the-art integrated avionic suite, along with mission systems and data fusion increase the speed and accuracy of analysed data and reduce pilot workload.
Inherent safety and survivability
The TTH version is optimised for low signatures (acoustic, radar, infrared) and is equipped with a night vision system (Forward Looking Infra-Red, Night Vision Goggles, Helmet Mounted Sight & Display). Other features include weather radar, digital map, obstacle warning system, wire cutters, armoured pilot seats, defensive aids suite and counter measures.
Maximum cabin flexibility
The spacious, unobstructed cabin features sliding doors and provides flexibility for a multitude of applications. As an option, the TTH can be equipped with a rear-loading ramp to accommodate a light transport vehicle and further ease access and egress of troops, personnel and survivors.
Mission capability
The NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variant is primarily conceived for autonomous Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare missions. The NFH is used for the detection, identification, tracking and attack of submarines or surface targets by day and night. Additional applications include Maritime Surveillance, Antipiracy and Counterterrorism, Intelligence gathering, Vertical Replenishment, Search and Rescue, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC Troop Transport and Special Operations.
Outstanding technology
The NH90 is equipped with a full glass cockpit and an advanced Fly-by-Wire Flight Control. Moreover, the NFH variant has the capability to carry out the mission with a crew of three thanks to the reduced workload provided by maximum integration of the flight control system, basic and mission avionics. State-of-art mission systems and data fusions increase the speed and accuracy of analysed data and reduce crew workload.
Inherent safety and survivability
The NH90 features a crashworthy fuselage combined with ballistic-tolerant design, self-sealing tanks and redundancy of all main systems, armour protection and advanced self-protection. Harpoon deck-lock, castoring nosewheel, automatic blade/tail folding system and proven deck handling system ensure safe ship operations in day/night and adverse weather and sea conditions.
Maximum cabin flexibility
The NFH can be operated for naval warfare missions day and night with a crew limited to one pilot, one tactical coordinator in the cockpit and one sensor operator at the cabin workstation to manage a comprehensive mission equipment also including sonar and sonobuoy dispenser. A configuration with two pilots and two tactical operators in the cabin is also possible.
Technical data
TTH Max Take Off
10,600 kg 23,369 lb
NFH Max Take Off
11,000 kg 24,250 lb
Powerplant
2 x FADEC equipped
Length*
19.56 m 64.18 ft
*rotors turning
Overall height
5.31 m 17.42 ft
Main rotor diameter
16.30 m 53.48 ft
Capacity
Crew 1-2
Passenger up to 20 troops
Max Cruise Speed
(basic aircraft)
300 km/h 162 kt
HIGE
(basic aircraft)
3,200 m 10,500 ft
HOGE
(basic aircraft)
2,600 m 8,530 ft
Max Range
(basic aircraft)
982 km 530 nm
Max Endurance
(basic aircraft)
5 h
