NHI delivers ASW NH90 to Sweden
NHI has delivered the first NH90 in full anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration to the Swedish defence procurement Agency (FMW), the company announced on 17 December.
The aircraft has been tailored to meet Swedish specifications with underwater sonar, tactical radar and high cabin for improved interior space.
Sweden has ordered 18 NH90 helicopters - five in ASW configuration and 13 equipped for SAR missions. NHIndustries will also modify four already delivered NH90 from SAR to ASW configuration, bringing the total Swedish NH90 fleet to nine ASW and nine SAR aircraft.
Wolfgang Schoder, head of light and governmental programmes, Airbus Helicopters, said: 'In terms of versatility and customisability, the Swedish NH90 ASW demonstrates the benefits of an integrated, highly powerful, fly-by-wire helicopter platform. Specially tailored for its maritime missions and the operative environment in the Baltic Sea, this helicopter is best-suited for the customer’s requirements.'
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