NH90 Helicopter Flashcards
1
Q
how many, what squadron
A
x8 no. 3 squadron
2
Q
purpose
A
- provide tactical air mobility operations for our Defence Force.
3
Q
tasks
A
- support to special operations
- casualty evacuation
- movement of troops and equipment.
- support services to government agencies including search and rescue, police operations, disaster relief, and counter-terrorism response.
4
Q
protection
A
- full ice protection system
- fibre-glass composite structure.
- Ballistic floor protection and full Electronic Warfare Self Protection System
5
Q
auxiliary
A
Two pintle mounted 7.62mm MAG 58 Machine Guns
6
Q
propulsion
A
- twin engine medium utility helicopter featuring a fly-by-wire flight control system
2 x Rolls-Royce Turbomecca RTM 322 turbine engines (2,227 SHP each)
