Aircraft
Australian MRH-90 Helicopter Problems Aired
Like other operators of the NH-90 series helicopters, the Australians have experienced capability delays and maintainability problems.
Australia ordered a total of 46 MRH-90s in 2004-06, 40 to replace the Army’s S-70A Blackhawks, and six to replace the Navy’s Sea Kings.
Australia ordered a total of 46 MRH-90s in 2004-06, 40 to replace the Army’s S-70A Blackhawks, and six to replace the Navy’s Sea Kings.

The Australian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is still voicing concern about the capabilities and performance of its NH Industries MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet, nearly eight years after it received the first pair. But a senior official from Airbus Group Asia Pacific (AGAP) said that a series of remedies are pending, or already in effect. The developments were reported by Asia-Pacific Aerospace Report, an Australian newsletter.