, AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France: NHIndustries had a very hectic end to 2006. Following the first 3 NH90 deliveries on 13th December 2006 to the German Army Aviation, a major new commercial event took place on 28th December when Spain ordered 45 NH90s.
The formal signature of the contract took place exactly six days after the Spanish government announced the authorization to acquire 45 NH90 – Tactical Transport Helicopter version (TTH) to modernize the existing Ministry of Defence fleet of medium-size helicopters.
NHIndustries, the company owned by AgustaWestland (32%), Eurocopter (62,5%), and Stork Fokker (5,5%), ensures the industrial programme management of the twin-engine, medium-size NH90 helicopter.
This last-generation helicopter is equipped with full glass cockpit, Fly-by-Wire control system and advanced Automatic Flight Control System together with state-of-the-art Communication, Navigation and Mission Equipment. The NH90 is an extremely capable helicopter featuring a modern damage-tolerant design, a large cabin volume with two wide sliding cargo doors and a ramp.
In its TTH version, the NH90 can lift up to 20 fully equipped troops strapped on to their individual crashworthy seats and can be quickly adapted to MEDEVAC / CASEVAC missions by fitting up to 12 stretchers or cargo delivery capability (Internal: 2,500 kg / External: 4,000 kg) providing thus highly valuable support notably to Disaster Relief operations all around the world.
The Spanish NH90 helicopters will be assembled in Spain at the new Eurocopter Espa
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