NMH contenders make their presence felt at Farnborough
The UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement sees the leading lights of the European and US rotorcraft industry in contention.
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The UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement sees the leading lights of the European and US rotorcraft industry in contention.
ByThe contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Australia in Sydney.
The synthetic fuel technology is a viable alternate solution to eliminate dependence on fossil fuels in the future.
This deployment will allow Chinooks and its crew to train with the forces from allied and partner nations.
“Big decision” to be made on the platform, which saw Norway cancel contract earlier this year.
ByOnce open, MHTC is expected to provide around 37 weeks of helicopter tactics training annually.
The latest test flight was carried out by Hexa 09, one of the two aircraft stationed at the field.
The new rotorcraft will be used to carry troops and conduct air support missions.
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