miércoles, 24 de marzo de 2010

DEMOSTENES: NH 90 naval ASW AsuW

DEMOSTENES: NH 90 naval ASW AsuW NHF

NH90 NFH roles

The primary missions of the NH90 NFH helicopter are in the autonomous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface ship warfare (AsuW) role.

In a typical four-hour 'relocation on call' operation, the helicopter would take: 35 minutes to reach the area of operation; 20 minutes releasing sonobuoys; two hours on surveillance in the area of operations; 30 minutes releasing torpedoes; and 35 minutes to return to ship and land, with 20 minutes in reserve.

In a typical four-hour 'screening' operation, the helicopter would take: 15 minutes to reach the area of operation; three hours and 30 minutes in the operations zone carrying out 11 consecutive cycles of ten-minute sonar dipping; and 15 minutes to return to the ship and land, with 20 minutes reserve.

In the anti-surface warfare role, the helicopter is capable of detection, tracking, classification, identification and attack of hostile ships, and has over-the-horizon capability. Secondary roles include anti-air warfare (AAW), vertical replenishment (VERTREP), search and rescue (SAR), troop transport and mine laying.

Dimensions
Length With Rotors Turning
19.6m
Height With Rotors Turning
5.4m
Length, Tail Pylon and Blades Folded
13.5m
Height, Tail Pylon and Blades Folded
4.1m
Main Rotor Diameter
16.4m
Tail Rotor Diameter
3.2m
Mission Gross Weight
9,100kg


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