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Eurocopter Delivers First Definitive NH-90 Transport
Eurocopter has delivered the first NH-90 TTH in final operational configuration.
Eurocopter has delivered the first NH-90 TTH in final operational configuration.

The first NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) in final operational configuration was delivered to the French Army on January 30. “This is the culmination of the most important helicopter program ever launched in Europe,” said Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling. Earlier deliveries of the TTH version to Australia, Germany and Sweden attracted criticism in those countries for various deficiencies. But Eurocopter said that the final configuration includes field-tested avionics that enable the helicopter to carry out its missions night and day with no major restrictions. Eurocopter produces the NH-90 as part of the NH Industries joint venture. France has ordered 34 TTHs and taken options on 34 more.