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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
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Max Takeoff Mass
…
Operating Modes
landwater
Range
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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
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      fuselage
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      Exact installed engine branch: RTM322-01/9; NHIndustries publishes 1,781 kW AEO continuous power per engine.
    Name
    RTM322-01/9 option
    Notes
    NHIndustries documents two Turbomeca/RTM322-01/9 turboshaft engines as one NH90 power-system option.
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      fuselage
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      Exact installed engine branch: General Electric CT7-8F5; NHIndustries publishes 1,692 kW AEO top 30-minute power per engine.
    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