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Found on Bloomberg.com...
'March 31 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand selected NH Industries, a European joint venture company, to supply new helicopters for the nation's air force, Defense Minister Mark Burton said.
The twin-engine NH90 helicopter is a medium-utility helicopter capable of carrying 16 troops, small vehicles and a large amount of freight, Burton said in a statement e-mailed to Bloomberg News.
The government will spend as much as NZ$550 million ($389 million) buying the NH90 as well as replacement light-utility helicopters, he said.
No decision has been made on the number of NH90 helicopters to be bought to replace 14 Iroquois helicopters, which are nearing the end of their operational life, Burton said. The first NH90 is expected to enter service in 1990.
Partners in the NH Industries venture are Finmeccanica SpA's AgustaWestland unit, European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co.'s Eurocopter unit, and Stork NV, according to the company's Web site. '
The reference to an in-service date of 1990 is a typo one hopes!
Found on Bloomberg.com...
'March 31 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand selected NH Industries, a European joint venture company, to supply new helicopters for the nation's air force, Defense Minister Mark Burton said.
The twin-engine NH90 helicopter is a medium-utility helicopter capable of carrying 16 troops, small vehicles and a large amount of freight, Burton said in a statement e-mailed to Bloomberg News.
The government will spend as much as NZ$550 million ($389 million) buying the NH90 as well as replacement light-utility helicopters, he said.
No decision has been made on the number of NH90 helicopters to be bought to replace 14 Iroquois helicopters, which are nearing the end of their operational life, Burton said. The first NH90 is expected to enter service in 1990.
Partners in the NH Industries venture are Finmeccanica SpA's AgustaWestland unit, European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co.'s Eurocopter unit, and Stork NV, according to the company's Web site. '
The reference to an in-service date of 1990 is a typo one hopes!
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BUT is it a smart move. No price agreed on and no numbers of helicopters. Basically an open cheque book for Pierre and Henri. Also heard a rumour all is not well with the Aussie win as EC are trying to bump up the price. Disregard the fact that they already agreed in writing on the price.
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New Helicopters selected for the New Zealand Defence Force
Minister of Defence, Mark Burton, announced today that NH Industries’ NH90 helicopter has been selected to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s ageing Iroquois. The new helicopters will represent another significant step in re-equipping all three services of the NZDF.
“The NH90 is a modern, very capable helicopter with a growing international customer base and assured long-term support. It has been designed to meet current and future requirements and provides an excellent long-term investment.
“It has the capacity to carry up to 16 fully equipped troops; and has a rear ramp that can be used to load small vehicles such as quad bikes with a large freight capacity that will also be particularly useful for tasks such as disaster relief operations.” Mark Burton said.
Mark Burton noted that utility helicopters provide essential support for a wide range of military operations, peace support, civil emergencies and counter terrorism requirements.
“We used our utility helicopters extensively on New Zealand’s missions in such places as the Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Bougainville. They also provide important support to the police and civil authorities in New Zealand, in activities as wide ranging as disaster relief, search and rescue, fire fighting and counter-drug operations”.
“This Government is committed to building a modern, sustainable, well-equipped Defence Force, and this investment in new helicopters is another clear example of that commitment. These helicopters will ensure interoperability with our security partners, allow New Zealand to participate in a range of operations, and provide valuable support to land force elements and other government agencies.”
The other key element of the helicopter modernisation project is the replacement of the old Sioux training helicopter with a new training/light utility work helicopter. Work is well advanced and can move towards completion now that the preferred medium utility helicopter has been identified.” Mark Burton said.
“Since the 2002 release of the Defence Long-Term Development Plan, 24 major re-equipment projects have been advanced. They include investments in seven new purpose-built naval vessels, a 15-year life extending upgrade of our C-130 Hercules aircraft, an upgrade of the P3 Orion aircraft, the purchase of two 757-200 jet aircraft and the recent acquisition of a new fleet of Light Operational Vehicles”.
Discussions with NH Industries will now focus on cost finalisation, numbers to be purchased and delivery availability. This information will be made public once the commercial negotiations have been finalised and decisions have been made about the replacement for the Sioux training helicopter.
Attached: Q and A sheet.
Contact: Debbie Hannan 471 9738 or 021 502 914
New helicopters for the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Questions and answers
Why replace the current helicopters?
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 14 Iroquois utility helicopters are nearing the end of their effective operational life, and need to be replaced by aircraft that meet the New Zealand Defence Force’s current and future needs.
In addition, support costs are rising as the US Army has ceased to support the Iroquois. Operators are now required to source spares through commercial arrangements.
What is the NH90?
The NH90 is an advanced medium utility helicopter. It is capable of undertaking a wide variety of roles (such as troop transport, search and rescue and counter terrorism) and is a significant improvement on the Iroquois helicopter. It was developed to meet a European requirement to replace a range of ageing helicopters and is a product of more than 10 years of development and testing to meet stringent capability and low maintenance requirements.
The NH90:
• has the capacity to carry 16 fully equipped troops;
• incorporates the latest technology, such as state of the art electronic systems replacing old mechanical technology;
• has a rear ramp which would enable carriage of small vehicles;
• is better able to conduct civilian tasks than the Iroquois. The large freight capacity would be particularly useful for tasks such as disaster relief operations;
• has a long range and all-weather ability that would be useful in offshore search and rescue operations;
• is compatible with the Navy’s new Multi-Role Vessel; and
• has been purchased by a significant number of other countries, and will have ongoing support for decades.
Will the NH90 be interoperable with our security partners?
Yes. The NH90 has recently been selected by the Australian Defence Force and has also been ordered by a number of European countries with which we operate. The NH90 will have a range of communications systems capable of sharing information with other forces. These capabilities will ensure that the aircraft are fully interoperable and able to work closely with our security partners.
What do medium utility helicopters do?
Medium utility helicopters provide essential support to the Army, particularly in the South Pacific and in peace support operations. They have been used extensively on New Zealand’s missions in Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Bougainville. They also provide important support to the police and civil authorities in New Zealand, in activities as wide ranging as counter terrorism, disaster relief, search and rescue, fire fighting and counter-drug operations.
The current security environment requires capabilities that are flexible, deployable and modern. The NH90 represents a substantial improvement on the Iroquois and will provide the NZDF with a helicopter that can operate together with our security partners and other government agencies in any environment.
Are there any other military helicopter projects?
The Defence Long-Term Development Plan includes a companion project to replace the Sioux with a helicopter to train the Air Force’s pilots and crew in basic helicopter flying and to ensure an adequate progression to the larger utility and maritime helicopters. Work on this project is well advanced.
How much will the new helicopters cost?
The purchase of the NH90 helicopters and new training/light utility helicopters is expected to cost between $400-550 million.
Can the NH90 fit inside a C-130 Hercules?
Yes, but it will require some disassembly. In most circumstances the helicopter would either self-deploy or travel upon the Royal New Zealand Navy’s new Multi- Role Vessel.
How will this project link up with the Navy’s new Project Protector ships?
The Government’s decision to select the NH90 helicopter together with the recent purchase of a Multi Role Vessel represents a significant enhancement of New Zealand’s ability to rapidly deploy the NZDF, especially in the South Pacific. The introduction into service of the Multi-Role Vessel will create an additional role for utility helicopters in carrying the Army and their equipment from the Multi-Role Vessel to the shore.
When will the NH90 come into service?
The first NH90 is expected to enter service in 2009.
How many helicopters will be purchased?
Final decisions about numbers of helicopters to be purchased will depend on further discussions with NH Industries and decisions to be made on the associated project to replace the Sioux training helicopter.
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New Helicopters selected for the New Zealand Defence Force
Minister of Defence, Mark Burton, announced today that NH Industries’ NH90 helicopter has been selected to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s ageing Iroquois. The new helicopters will represent another significant step in re-equipping all three services of the NZDF.
“The NH90 is a modern, very capable helicopter with a growing international customer base and assured long-term support. It has been designed to meet current and future requirements and provides an excellent long-term investment.
“It has the capacity to carry up to 16 fully equipped troops; and has a rear ramp that can be used to load small vehicles such as quad bikes with a large freight capacity that will also be particularly useful for tasks such as disaster relief operations.” Mark Burton said.
Mark Burton noted that utility helicopters provide essential support for a wide range of military operations, peace support, civil emergencies and counter terrorism requirements.
“We used our utility helicopters extensively on New Zealand’s missions in such places as the Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Bougainville. They also provide important support to the police and civil authorities in New Zealand, in activities as wide ranging as disaster relief, search and rescue, fire fighting and counter-drug operations”.
“This Government is committed to building a modern, sustainable, well-equipped Defence Force, and this investment in new helicopters is another clear example of that commitment. These helicopters will ensure interoperability with our security partners, allow New Zealand to participate in a range of operations, and provide valuable support to land force elements and other government agencies.”
The other key element of the helicopter modernisation project is the replacement of the old Sioux training helicopter with a new training/light utility work helicopter. Work is well advanced and can move towards completion now that the preferred medium utility helicopter has been identified.” Mark Burton said.
“Since the 2002 release of the Defence Long-Term Development Plan, 24 major re-equipment projects have been advanced. They include investments in seven new purpose-built naval vessels, a 15-year life extending upgrade of our C-130 Hercules aircraft, an upgrade of the P3 Orion aircraft, the purchase of two 757-200 jet aircraft and the recent acquisition of a new fleet of Light Operational Vehicles”.
Discussions with NH Industries will now focus on cost finalisation, numbers to be purchased and delivery availability. This information will be made public once the commercial negotiations have been finalised and decisions have been made about the replacement for the Sioux training helicopter.
Attached: Q and A sheet.
Contact: Debbie Hannan 471 9738 or 021 502 914
New helicopters for the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Questions and answers
Why replace the current helicopters?
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 14 Iroquois utility helicopters are nearing the end of their effective operational life, and need to be replaced by aircraft that meet the New Zealand Defence Force’s current and future needs.
In addition, support costs are rising as the US Army has ceased to support the Iroquois. Operators are now required to source spares through commercial arrangements.
What is the NH90?
The NH90 is an advanced medium utility helicopter. It is capable of undertaking a wide variety of roles (such as troop transport, search and rescue and counter terrorism) and is a significant improvement on the Iroquois helicopter. It was developed to meet a European requirement to replace a range of ageing helicopters and is a product of more than 10 years of development and testing to meet stringent capability and low maintenance requirements.
The NH90:
• has the capacity to carry 16 fully equipped troops;
• incorporates the latest technology, such as state of the art electronic systems replacing old mechanical technology;
• has a rear ramp which would enable carriage of small vehicles;
• is better able to conduct civilian tasks than the Iroquois. The large freight capacity would be particularly useful for tasks such as disaster relief operations;
• has a long range and all-weather ability that would be useful in offshore search and rescue operations;
• is compatible with the Navy’s new Multi-Role Vessel; and
• has been purchased by a significant number of other countries, and will have ongoing support for decades.
Will the NH90 be interoperable with our security partners?
Yes. The NH90 has recently been selected by the Australian Defence Force and has also been ordered by a number of European countries with which we operate. The NH90 will have a range of communications systems capable of sharing information with other forces. These capabilities will ensure that the aircraft are fully interoperable and able to work closely with our security partners.
What do medium utility helicopters do?
Medium utility helicopters provide essential support to the Army, particularly in the South Pacific and in peace support operations. They have been used extensively on New Zealand’s missions in Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Bougainville. They also provide important support to the police and civil authorities in New Zealand, in activities as wide ranging as counter terrorism, disaster relief, search and rescue, fire fighting and counter-drug operations.
The current security environment requires capabilities that are flexible, deployable and modern. The NH90 represents a substantial improvement on the Iroquois and will provide the NZDF with a helicopter that can operate together with our security partners and other government agencies in any environment.
Are there any other military helicopter projects?
The Defence Long-Term Development Plan includes a companion project to replace the Sioux with a helicopter to train the Air Force’s pilots and crew in basic helicopter flying and to ensure an adequate progression to the larger utility and maritime helicopters. Work on this project is well advanced.
How much will the new helicopters cost?
The purchase of the NH90 helicopters and new training/light utility helicopters is expected to cost between $400-550 million.
Can the NH90 fit inside a C-130 Hercules?
Yes, but it will require some disassembly. In most circumstances the helicopter would either self-deploy or travel upon the Royal New Zealand Navy’s new Multi- Role Vessel.
How will this project link up with the Navy’s new Project Protector ships?
The Government’s decision to select the NH90 helicopter together with the recent purchase of a Multi Role Vessel represents a significant enhancement of New Zealand’s ability to rapidly deploy the NZDF, especially in the South Pacific. The introduction into service of the Multi-Role Vessel will create an additional role for utility helicopters in carrying the Army and their equipment from the Multi-Role Vessel to the shore.
When will the NH90 come into service?
The first NH90 is expected to enter service in 2009.
How many helicopters will be purchased?
Final decisions about numbers of helicopters to be purchased will depend on further discussions with NH Industries and decisions to be made on the associated project to replace the Sioux training helicopter.
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Mind you, the NH90 comes in two different variants:
-the NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) designed for shipboard operations and SAR (it has a 360 degrees ISAR radar, ESM, decklock system, steerable nose landinggear,etc.)
-the TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) designed for troop transport and cargo (it has a missile launch detector, ballistic protection, rear ramp, etc.)
If you want to do a mix of ship operations and troop transport, probably a mix of NFH and TTH would be a solution...
-the NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) designed for shipboard operations and SAR (it has a 360 degrees ISAR radar, ESM, decklock system, steerable nose landinggear,etc.)
-the TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) designed for troop transport and cargo (it has a missile launch detector, ballistic protection, rear ramp, etc.)
If you want to do a mix of ship operations and troop transport, probably a mix of NFH and TTH would be a solution...
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IIRC, there are now over 20 subvariants when one takes into consideration cabin (standard vs. enlarged), mission fit and powerplants.
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