NH-90 Rocket pods???

Hi guys,

I would like to discuss a bit more about the new upcomming helicopter of the EU, the NH-90.
There are 2 main versions:
-TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter)
(This version is meant for tactical transport of course)



-NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter)
(This version is meant for SAR, and anti-ship/submarine warfare)



First of all I have 1 question. It is said that the TTH can be modified for C-SAR, so it can be fitted with rocket pods and so... (It is also used in a lot of mods for games, eg.: POE2 for BF2) Is this correct?

(NOTE: on the image underneath you can clearly see the rocket pods)


I know that also fuel pods and jamming pods can be fitted on it too.

So, if you know a bit more about this amazing machine, please write a comment

greetz mates

AgustaBE wrote:First of all I have 1 question. It is said that the TTH can be modified for C-SAR, so it can be fitted with rocket pods and so... (It is also used in a lot of mods for games, eg.: POE2 for BF2) Is this correct?

(NOTE: on the image underneath you can clearly see the rocket pods)

Precisely
The NH90 can be fitted with rocket and gun pods depending on the mission requirements, not to mention window mounted weapons (all of these are shown in that image you posted).

As of 2009 the main armed NH90 variant is the naval NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) which you also mentioned, that version is used in anti-submarine/ship applications and is able to use torpedoes and anti ship missiles (this version will appear on TAOW's Naval Mode).

A few years ago the German Air Force wanted to develop additional upgrades for their CSAR (Combat Search And Rescue) NH90's with extra mission kits for more specialized situations (involving fighting applications).
Some of these mission kits involve the installation of both air to air and air to ground weapons, these upgrades were planned to be fielded by 2012.

I believe it's just a matter of time until the NH90 haves interchangeable armament with the Tiger attack helo (and other western armament), these NH90's may be equipped with stub wings similar to the ESSS (External Stores Support System) as used on the Blackhawk:



An armed variant of the NH90 will be the European Union's support helicopter.

Snake wrote:

AgustaBE wrote:First of all I have 1 question. It is said that the TTH can be modified for C-SAR, so it can be fitted with rocket pods and so... (It is also used in a lot of mods for games, eg.: POE2 for BF2) Is this correct?

(NOTE: on the image underneath you can clearly see the rocket pods)

Precisely
The NH90 can be fitted with rocket and gun pods depending on the mission requirements, not to mention window mounted weapons (all of these are shown in that image you posted).

As of 2009 the main armed NH90 variant is the naval NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) which you also mentioned, that version is used in anti-submarine/ship applications and is able to use torpedoes and anti ship missiles (this version will appear on TAOW's Naval Mode).

A few years ago the German Air Force wanted to develop additional upgrades for their CSAR (Combat Search And Rescue) NH90's with extra mission kits for more specialized situations (involving fighting applications).
Some of these mission kits involve the installation of both air to air and air to ground weapons, these upgrades were planned to be fielded by 2012.

I believe it's just a matter of time until the NH90 haves interchangeable armament with the Tiger attack helo (and other western armament), these NH90's may be equipped with stub wings similar to the ESSS (External Stores Support System) as used on the Blackhawk:

An armed variant of the NH90 will be the European Union's support helicopter.

cool, so also the TTH will be able to be fitted with these armamants? Isn't it only the NFH that has those things to hang the missiles and torpedos on? But this is a TTH, where do you hang them then?

i realy like this amazing machine !!!

greetz

AgustaBE wrote:cool, so also the TTH will be able to be fitted with these armamants?

If the helicopter is equipped with the necessary equipment (as shown below) then yes.

AgustaBE wrote:Isn't it only the NFH that has those things to hang the missiles and torpedos on? But this is a TTH, where do you hang them then?

Special pylons (hardpoints) are mounted on the side of the helicopter's fuselage to allow it to carry extra external cargo:

Note the pylons on the previously discussed image:

Those pylons are able to carry various types of external load including those gun/rocket pods we talked about.

AgustaBE wrote:i realy like this amazing machine !!!

Same here, it's an awesome helicopter