Wednesday, February 22, 2017

NH Industries MH-90 NFH [NH90]



NH Industries MH-90 NFH Block 17 NH, CD-030, BuNo 17012, from HSC-14, Chargers, stationed at N.A.S. Velinissimo. The 030 was the first MH-90 NFH delivered to NASV and is flown by NASVCO LCDR. Chrissy “Steady” Dehner. This model provides SAR and additional patrol capabilities to the Chargers, enhancing these roles in the central north area of Nautilus, since N.A.S. Velinissimo is located within Naval Service Training Command Nautilus.
Although not ARRS enabled, this type is still capable of open water operations and its operational radius and work load makes it a real option to older Sea Kings, along with the slightly smaller
AW-139 DM. MH-90 NFH is the U.S.N.S.L. designation for multipurpose helicopter, NH90 being the SL manufacturer designation - Spijkers & Wingtips, and NFH the real life manufacturer naval version type indicator - NH Industries.

Real life notes: 

The NH90 NFH is the most modern and the best naval helicopter in its class. It has been designed with safety and versatility in mind in order to fulfill the most demanding missions in the harshest weather conditions for the XXIst century. The NH90 features a redundant fly by wire system, a full composite corrosion free airframe,two powerful engines, a fully integrated weapon system as well as a wide cabin easily reconfigurable. It can operate from a shore base or a Frigate up to sea state 5.
Among the multi-missions the NH90 NFH is capable of executing are Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and Rescue, Maritime Surveillance and Control, Limited Airborne Early Warning, Logistic Transport and Utility support, Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), and Special Ops, including Counter Terrorism and Anti-Piracy.

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO

note:
The aircraft shown on the print, BuNo 17012, was delivered to N.A.S. Velinissimo on February 21, 2017, and is the second of her type delivered to U.S.N.S.L. Third Fleet units, the other being assigned to HSC-22, Sea Knights, BuNo 17006, assigned to the USS Nimitz, CSG 11, stationed at N.A.S. Miramar when ashore.


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