NH90 to FREMM

The French navy and military procurement agency DGA, carried out a test operation of the marine helicopter Marine Caiman (NH90) from the deck of the frigate Aquitaine FREMM type.

Frigate with severe NH90 helicopter. Ship with a displacement of six thousand. t is designed to use up two of this type rotorcraft. Testing began after the end of January this year of trying with a lighter Lynx. Another made ​​the NH90 helicopter, called Caiman Marine in France, with a maximum take-off weight 10.6 t, which will be the target of new French frigates equipment.

In tests performed takeoffs and landings under various conditions and configurations, both day and night, without noting the harmful air turbulence over the deck of the ship. Were also examined - with positive results - maintainability.

The project was one of the last stages of preparation for the transfer of Aquitaine French navy, which should occur this summer. Prior to the final test will be conducted ship weapons systems.