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NH90 (NFH)

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NH90 (NFH)

The NH90 (NFH) is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter designed for naval operations. Its primary roles include anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), search and rescue, and maritime counter-terrorism.

Specifications

TypeHelicopter
OriginFrance
ManufacturerNHIndustries
Introduced1995
StatusIn service
Speed300 km/h
Range900 km
Crew3
Weight10.6 t

History

Developed by NHIndustries in France, the NH90 first flew in 1995 and has seen widespread adoption by various navies for its versatile maritime capabilities.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
France27confirmed
Italy55confirmed

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