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NHIndustries NH90 Multirole Military Helicopter Family

The NHIndustries NH90 is a composite, fly-by-wire, medium military helicopter family developed for NATO land and maritime operations. Its TTH tactical-transport and NFH naval-frigate branches share a common platform for troop and cargo lift, search and rescue, medical evacuation, special operations, and shipborne missions, with two certified engine branches documented by NHIndustries.

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Identity

Aliases
NH90NH90 TTHNH90 NFHNATO Helicopter 90NHIndustries NH90
Family Name
NHIndustries NH90
Full Name
NHIndustries NH90 Multirole Military Helicopter Family
Roles
militaryutilitycargosearch_and_rescueair_ambulance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Max Speed Kph
300
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
10,600
Operating Modes
landwater
Range Km
982
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The NHIndustries NH90 is a composite, fly-by-wire, medium military helicopter family developed for NATO land and maritime operations. Its TTH tactical-transport and NFH naval-frigate branches share a common platform for troop and cargo lift, search and rescue, medical evacuation, special operations, and shipborne missions, with two certified engine branches documented by NHIndustries.
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    RTM322-01/9 option
    Notes
    NHIndustries documents two Turbomeca/RTM322-01/9 turboshaft engines as one NH90 power-system option.
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    General Electric CT7-8F5 option
    Notes
    NHIndustries documents two General Electric CT7-8F5 enhanced engines as the alternate NH90 power-system option; GE records Spain NH90 selection.

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 05:55:11 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 05:55:11 UTC