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The NH Industries NH90 utility helicopter was conceived in the mid 1980's. A collaboration of European manufacturers from Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal would produce a helicopter for use by NATO countries. Great Britain dropped out of the agreement.
The helicopter has fly by wire controls. The main rotor hub is composed of titanium. It supports a four main blade rotor made of composites. These use an advanced airfoil shape to lessen drag. The cabin of the NH90 is said to be the largest in its class. There is a rear cargo ramp. The landing gear is retractable.
The NH90 is equipped to fly safely at very low levels, using ground terrain to prevent radar detection. Its flight
systems have multiple redundancy, the cockpit armored, and it is built to produce minimal infra red and radar signatures.
Its rotor gears are capable of operating without oil for about 1/2 hour without damage.
The NH90 is produced in two versions, the TTH - Tactical Transport Helicopter, and NFH - NATO Frigate Helicopter.
The airframe of the NH90 TTH is optimized for nuclear, biological and, chemical protection. It is equipped with a rescue hoist, wire strike protection system, forward looking infrared radar, weather radar, a cable cutter, cargo hook, an external cargo carrier, chaff and flare dispensers.
There are provisions for two door mounted machine guns.
The NH90 TTH has three primary functions. The transportation of up to 20 combat soldiers, the transportation of cargo, and S & R over all terrains and water. The helicopter can also be equipped with electronic counter measure equipment, used for command and control, support anti terror operations, conduct aerial assault
by paratroopers, and engage in casualty evacuation and transportation.
In addition to the equipment of the TTH, the NH90
NFH navalized helicopter has folding rotor blades and tail rotors, an
electronic warfare support suite, tactical radar, beyond visual range
targeting, a data uplink system, a sonar system, sonar buoys, missiles,
torpedoes, emergency flotation, and a deck locking system.
The NFH model helicopter is designed to operate from naval vessels night or day, in all weather, against enemy submarines and surface vessels. It is equipped to find, identify, and pursue maritime targets, striking them with missiles and torpedoes. It can also be used for medical transport, marine observation, reconnaissance,
and transportation of cargo and troops.
To date some 600 NH Industries NH90 helicopters of all types have been delivered to countries around the world, primarily to Australia, France, Germany, and Italy.
The photos above and below are of the rc Graupner NH90 scale model helicopter for Uni-Mechanics 2000 and a OS MAX .91 engine. It has a 71" rotor, is 69 1/2" long, 19 1/2" high, and 16 1/2" wide. Weight is about 17 1/2 lbs.
The second picture below is of the rc Graupner NH90 for JetCat turbine power. Its dimensions are the same as the engine powered model above, except its weight is about 25 lbs.
The bottom picture on this page is of the micro size NH90 co axial rotor helicopter from Graupner. It has a 13" rotor, a length of 14", is 7" high, and 4" wide. Weight is about 8 oz.
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