Dan Reno
SANS,
You're right as I should have said US government funded aircraft. It appears foreign governments are more truthful
Why not settle back under the bridge over the Osprey Freeway, Dan.
We can stick to the NH-90 with no fear that your pet peeve will not get its share of consideration and discussion ... in that thread.
For the record, I wonder how much hyperbole is included in the February Article covering German disappointments with NH-90. See the bold and italicized bit ... and call me skeptical.
Germany has ordered 122 NH90 for the army and the air force for around $6.2 billion but the testing of the pre-serial model revealed several deficiencies.
Clearance is so limited that soldiers have trouble getting in and out of the helicopter; the rear ramp is too weak to support fully equipped soldiers; the plane's floor is so sensitive that it can be cracked by boots; and the seats are unable to accommodate more than 240 pounds. The fact that modern infantry equipment weighs 55 pounds means that larger and more muscular soldiers will have to stay out.
Germany not happy with NH90 helicopter - UPI.com