Versatile and compact, the twin-engine NH90 helicopter is well suited for operations in the most demanding conditions – making it an ideal choice for military services worldwide.

Technical description

Metric

Performance

Maximum cruise speed (at 10,000 kg)300 km/h
Maximum range (internal)982 km
Ferry range (internal auxiliary fuel tanks)1,600 km
Max. endurance with standard fuel tanks5 hours
HOGE at MTOW ISA ** GE engines with Integrated Particle Separator (IPS)2,600 m
HIGE at MTOW ISA ** GE engines with Integrated Particle Separator (IPS)3,200 m

Dimensions

External dimensions (rotor turning)Length 19.56 m
Width 16.30 m
Height 5.31 m
Internal dimensionsWidth 2.00 m
Length 4.80 m
Height 1.58 m
Volume 15.20 m3

Characteristics

Empty weight6,400 kg
Maximum gross weight10,600 kg
Alternate gross weight11,000 kg
Useful load4,200 kg
Max. seating capacity Crew & pax23
Sling capacity4,000 kg
Engine2 x RTM 322-01/9 - 2 x GE T700/6E1
Max. takeoff power (per engine)1,781 kW / 2,388 shp - 1,692 kW / 2,269 shp
Max. emergency power (O.E.I)2,172 kW / 2,913 shp - 2,095 kW / 2,809 shp
Fuel capacity Internal2,035 kg
Internal aux tanks400 kg (each)
External aux tanks 292 kg or 500 kg (each)
Imperial

Performance

Maximum cruise speed (at 10,000kg) 162 kts
Maximum range (internal)530 Nm
Ferry range (internal auxiliary fuel tanks864 Nm
Max. endurance with standard fuel tanks5 hours
HOGE at MTOW ISA ** GE engines with Integrated Particle Separator (IPS) 8,530 ft
HIGE at MTOW ISA ** GE engines with Integrated Particle Separator (IPS) 10,500 ft

Dimensions

External dimensions (rotor turning)Length 64.18 ft
Width 53.48 ft
Height 17.42 ft
External dimensionsWidth 6.56 ft
Length 15.75 ft
Height 5.18 ft
Volume 536,78 cu ft

Characteristics

Empty weight14,109 Ib
Maximum gross weight23,369 Ib
Alternate gross weight24,250 Ib
Useful load9,260 lb
Max. seating capacity crew & pax23
Sling capacity8,818 Ib
Engine2 x RTM 322-01/9 - 2 x GE T700/6E1
Max. takeoff power (per engine)1781 kW / 2,388 shp - 1,692 kW / 2,269 shp
Max. emergency power (OEI)2,172 kW / 2,913 shp - 2,095 kW / 2,809 shp
Fuel capacity Internal 4,486 Ib
Internal aux tanks882 Ib (each)
External aux tanks644 Ib or 1,102 Ib (each)

Documents

Military Range Brochure

Pdf6.58 MB

Military Range Brochure

Mission Search and Rescue Brochure

Pdf11.15 MB

Brochure Mission Search and Rescue

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Total NH90s ordered605
Total NH90s delivered515 at the end of 2023
Total flight hoursMore than 400,000

 


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