NHI NH90 NFH

The modern naval helicopter built for multi-mission fleet operations

Overview

NH Industries Germany ICAO: NH90 2005–Present Active $56 million (2012)

The NH90 NFH is the naval variant of the NH90 multirole helicopter developed by NHIndustries. Designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, it integrates advanced sensors and fly-by-wire controls. The aircraft serves multiple European and international navies.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric T700-T6E
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 2,417 shp · 1,802 kW
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
20
Crew
—
Cabin width
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Cabin height
5 ft 2 in  ·  1.58 m
Cabin length
15 ft 9 in  ·  4.80 m
Exterior length
64 ft 2 in  ·  19.56 m
Tail height
17 ft 5 in  ·  5.31 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Wing span
53 ft 6 in  ·  16.30 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
23,400 lb  ·  10,600 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
9,250 lb  ·  4,200 kg
Fuel capacity
2,400 gal · 9,100 L · 7,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
140 kt  ·  161 mph  ·  259 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
540 nm  ·  620 mi  ·  1,000 km
Fuel burn
0.23 nm/gal  ·  0.11 km/L
Ceiling
20,000 ft  ·  6,100 m
Rate of climb
1,574 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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French Marine Nationale NHIndustries NH90 NFH

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Operational Context

NHI NH90 NFH — naval frigate helicopter

The NH90 program began in the 1990s as a collaborative European effort to produce a new-generation military helicopter. The NFH, or NATO Frigate Helicopter, variant first flew in the early 2000s and entered service later that decade. It was developed to replace aging shipborne helicopters across NATO fleets.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 or General Electric T700 engines depending on operator, the NH90 NFH cruises at approximately 160 knots (295 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is about 23,000 pounds (10,400 kg). The helicopter incorporates fly-by-wire flight controls and composite construction for reduced weight and improved corrosion resistance.

The NFH variant carries dipping sonar, radar, and anti-submarine torpedoes, along with anti-ship missiles in some configurations. Its modern cockpit and mission systems support networked fleet operations. The NH90 NFH remains a key component of several European naval aviation forces.

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