NHIndustries NH90 - Specifications

Specifications

Data from International Directory

General characteristics

• Crew: 2 pilots (and possible sensor operator on NFH)
• Capacity: 20 seated troops or; 12 medevac stretchers or; 2 NATO pallets or; 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) external slung load
• Length: 16.13 m (52 ft 11 in)
• Rotor diameter: 16.30 m (53 ft 6 in)
• Height: 5.23 m (17 ft 2 in)
• Empty weight: 6,400 kg (14,100 lb)
• Useful load: 4,200 kg (9,260 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 10,600 kg (23,370 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01/9 turboshaft, 1,662 kW (2,230 shp) each, or:
• Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T700-T6E turboshaft, 1,577 kW (2,115 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300 km/h (162 knots, 186 mph)
• Range: 800 km, 497 mi (TTH); 1,000 km, 621 mi (NFH)
• Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,574 ft/m)

Armament

• Missiles: anti-submarine and/or air to surface missiles (NFH version), 2x door gun