To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

NH90 MTT ready for the high seas

8th February 2019 - 16:41 GMT | by Jim Winchester in London

RSS

Although there are numerous NH90 sub-variants, more than there are customer nations, there are currently two main variants, the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) (pictured). A hybrid version is now entering service, the Maritime Tactical Transport (MTT) version.

Essentially a fusion of the two versions without the search radar or ASW equipment of the NFH, but with its strengthened undercarriage and folding tail and rotors.

Missions envisaged for the MTT include: troop transport; disaster relief; parachuting; medevac; maritime counter-terrorism; and anti-piracy, from both ships and shore bases.

The Italian Navy is taking four of its ten NFHs

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free store ies per week
  • Daily news round-up email service
  • Access to all Decisive Edge email newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Jim Winchester

Author

Jim Winchester


Jim Winchester is a Shephard correspondent based in the UK

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin