2 New NH90 Helicopters Delivered

31 Juli 2013

Unloading the new NH90 helicopters that arrived at RNZAF Base Ohakea on Sat 20 July 2013 (all photos : RNZAF)

Two new NH90 helicopters were delivered to RNZAF Base Ohakea on an Antonov freighter, Saturday 20 July 2013.

The NH90 is an advanced medium utility helicopter, capable of undertaking a wide variety of roles in New Zealand and overseas.

The RNZAF is introducing eight NH90 helicopters to replace the Iroquois fleet; four have been delivered, two more arrived in July 2013—but have yet to be formally handed over by the manufacturer—and the final two are expected in 2014.


The NH90 is a product of more than 10 years of development and testing to meet stringent capability and low maintenance requirements.

(RNZAF)