Airbus delivers first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to Spanish Navy

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT for Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy from its Albacete facility. These two helicopters are the first of seven navalized NH90s acquired as part of the second batch of Spain's NH90 program, totaling 23 aircraft.

The MSPT variant of the NH90 is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Spanish Navy for amphibious tactical transport. Enhancements include a reinforced landing gear, specific naval communications and navigation equipment, and automatic folding systems for the main rotor blades and rear fuselage, optimizing the helicopter for shipboard operations. These features will enable the NH90 to transport up to 20 fully equipped troops or a light vehicle and conduct IFR (instrument flight rules) operations with a single pilot, even in night-time conditions and adverse weather.

With this delivery, all three Spanish military branches, the Army, the Air and Space Force, and now the Navy, have NH90s in their fleets. On 13 May, the Spanish Ministry of Defence and Airbus Helicopters signed a framework agreement to implement the Spanish National Helicopter Plan, which foresees a further expansion of NH90 fleets for the Armed Forces.

(article source: Airbus / editor: Anton van Rijsbergen)
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