NH-12

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The NH-12 is a medium sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter manufactured by AMI Industries, a company established by Military Armament Company, Inc.. The NH-12, which can be flown by a single pilot, is designed to operate by night and day and in poor weather.

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Versions

FH: Frigate Helicopter

The primary role of the FH version is autonomous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface unit warfare (ASuW), mainly from naval ships. These aircraft are equipped for day and night, adverse weather and severe ship motion operations.

Additional roles include anti-air warfare support, vertical replenishment (VERTREP), search & rescue (SAR) and troop transport.

TTH: Tactical Transport Helicopter

The primary role of the TTH version is the transport of 20 troops or more than 2,500 kg of cargo, heliborne operations and search & rescue. It can quickly be adapted to MEDEVAC/CASEVAC missions by fitting up to 12 stretchers or cargo delivery capability

Additional roles include medical evacuation (12 stretchers), special operations, electronic warfare, airborne command post, parachuting, VIP transport and flight training.

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Specifications

  • Crew: 2 pilots
  • Capacity: 20 troops/12 stretchers
  • Length: 16.13 m
  • Rotor diameter: 16.30 m
  • Height: 5.23 m
  • Empty weight: 5,400 kg
  • Max takeoff weight: 10,600 kg
  • Powerplant: 2× David & David TS-13-FU turboshafts, 1,662 kW (2,230 shp) each
  • Maximum speed: 300 km/h
  • Range: 800 km (TTH); 1,000 km (FH)
  • Service ceiling: 2,960 m
  • Rate of climb: 480 m/min
  • Missiles: anti-submarine and/or anti-surface missiles (FH version)