Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 naval-spec tactical transport helicopters (MSPT variant) to the Spanish Navy. This marks the Navy's entry into Spain's joint NH90 program, which already involves the Army and the Spanish Air Force. The delivered helicopters are the first of seven naval versions of a second tranche of the Spanish NH90 program, which comprises a total of 23 aircraft.
The MSPT variant of the NH90 is specifically designed for amphibious tactical transport missions. It features a reinforced landing gear, naval communications and navigation systems, and automatic rotor blade and fuselage folding for ship-based deployment. The helicopter can carry up to 20 fully equipped soldiers or a light vehicle and is designed for single-pilot instrument flight operations, even at night or in adverse weather conditions.
The new helicopters are scheduled to enter service at the Rota Naval Base this summer. The delivery is in line with the Spanish National Helicopter Plan, signed on May 13, which calls for a further expansion of NH90 deployment across all services. The NH90 is considered one of the most modern military multi-role helicopters and is used by numerous nations.
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