Just a couple of minor points.
I think you will find that the NH-90 is not off the shortlist, as there is no such list as the moment. The intention appears to be to start afresh with a new bidding round, this time for a
real SAR helicopter. I am sure NH-90 is more than welcome to compete, if they feel they can meet the requirements.
The spec for the NAWSARH (Norwegian All-Weather SAR helicopter) may be found here, but as always - only in Norwegian.
http://www.acg.no/getfile.php/256052...gstjeneste.doc
The first part details the concept and tasks, the equipment requirements are at the end of the document.
And this document does not require that the helicopter shall be civilian certified, military qualification will do nicely.
And for anyone particularily interested, this is the general operating concept for the helicopter, for once in a kind of English!
http://www.acg.no/getfile.php/256053...stjenesten.pdf