The NH-90, developed by NHIndustries, stands as Europe's first production helicopter to feature fully fly-by-wire flight controls and represents NATO's most ambitious multinational rotorcraft collaboration. First flown on December 18, 1995, it is a twin-engine, medium-lift military helicopter designed for tactical transport and naval anti-submarine warfare missions. With a medium-sized airframe capable of multi-role operations, the NH-90 measures over 16 meters in length and serves armed forces across thirteen nations. NHIndustries, established in 1992 as a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and GKN Fokker, serves as the prime contractor for this groundbreaking aircraft.
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