Name: NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow
Uploaded: 2025-06-23T15:13:02.000Z
Description: The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.

The NHIndustries NH90 is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter developed in response to NATO requirements for a battlefield helicopter capable of operating in all weather conditions.&nbsp;It is manufactured by NHIndustries, a consortium owned by Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and Fokker Aerostructures.&nbsp;The NH90 first flew in December 1995 and entered service in 2007.
The helicopter is produced in two main variants: the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH).&nbsp;The TTH variant is designed for troop transport, cargo lift, search and rescue, special operations, and medical evacuation.&nbsp;It features a large cabin accessible through ramps and side doors.&nbsp;The NFH variant is primarily intended for naval operations, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW), maritime surveillance, and search and rescue at sea.
The NH90 incorporates a fly-by-wire flight control system, which reduces pilot workload and enhances maneuverability.Its all-composite airframe contributes to reduced weight and increased damage tolerance.&nbsp;Power is provided by two Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01/9 or two General Electric CT7-8F5 turboshaft engines.&nbsp;The NH90 has been ordered by numerous countries worldwide, with over 500 units delivered, and has seen operational deployment in various international missions.&nbsp;Its design emphasizes modularity, allowing for various mission systems and armaments to be integrated based on specific user requirements.

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