NHI delivers more NH90 NFH
The 15th NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) has been officially handed over to the French defence procurement agency (DGA) for the French Navy, Airbus Helicopters announced on 22 September.
Of the 27 NH90 aircraft on order for the French forces this is the first to be delivered in the final radar configuration (FRC). This configuration also includes an advanced sonar to provide improved submarine detection and classification capabilities, as well as a new system for the Digital Map Generator (DMG) facilitating mission preparation and execution.
The French Navy declared an operational capability in the anti-submarine operational role in December 2014, with the full capability completed in March with the addition of the MU90 torpedo.
The naval version of the NH90 is designed to perform a wide range of missions from anti-submarine, to anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, maritime surveillance and control and special operations including counter terrorism and anti-piracy.
The NH90’s 4-axis autopilot and the fly-by-wire controls contribute to safety and maximum flight performance in severe operating conditions.
The twin-engine, medium-size NH90 helicopter programme is managed by the consortium NHIndustries, a company owned by Airbus Helicopters, AgustaWestland, and Fokker.
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