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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

French Army's NH90 TTH helicopter conducts initial naval trials

NH90 TTHThe French Army Aviation's (ALAT) NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) has successfully conducted its initial naval trials onboard the second Mistral Class amphibious warfare ship, BPC Tonnerre.

Carried out at an undisclosed location, the trials enabled the helicopter's maximum take-off weight to be uprated to 10.6t, while additional trials, which are planned for March 2014, will lead to the helicopter's clearance for shipboard missions.

The helicopter's initial operational capability (IOC) is planned for mid-2014, when four NH90s will be available for operations.

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