NH90 NFH main features



NFH Missions
- ASW - Anti Submarine Warefare
- ASUW - Anti Surface Unit Warfare
- AAW - Anti Air Warfare
- Vertical replenishment (VERTREP)
- Search and Rescue (SAR and Combat SAR)
- Troops transport
- Mine laying



Possible typical configurations :


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NFH
- Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) - 3 crew concept
- Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) - 4 crew concept
- Anti Suface Unit Warfare (ASUW)
- Logistic transport - 20 seats
- Casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) - 12 stretchers
- Search & Rescue (SAR)

 


NFH main performances (SL, ISA + 10°C) (at mission gross weight)

Maximum gross weight 23370 lbs 10600 kg
Typical mission gross weight 22045 lbs 10000 kg
Maximum cruising speed 157 kts 290 km/h
Economical cruise speed 132 kts 245 km/h
Maximum rate of climb 1730 ft/min 8.8 m/s
Hovering ceiling - ISA - ISA - IGE 10305 ft 3140 m
Hovering ceiling - ISA - OGE 8255 ft 2515 m
Maximum range 490 nm 910 km
Ferry range 655 nm 1220 km
Maximum endurance
4 h 45 min
Loitering time 50 nm from base (20 minute reserve)
3 h 20 min
OEI rate of climb 200 ft/min 1.02 m/s
OEI Emergency rating
fly away (weapons jettisoned)