Sweden, Norway and Finland have together placed an order for 52 helicopters of the medium-lift multi-role type NH 90. 18 of these will be provided to the Swedish Power of Defence. NH Industries is a group of European helicopter manufacturers including the French Eurocopter, the Italian Agusta, and the German Eurocopter Deutschland. ”NH” is an abbreviation for ”Nato Helicopter”.  The NH 90 prototype flew in December 1995. The Swedish designation will be HKP 14. The 18 Swedish helicopters will cost about 600 millions Euro including special equipment and training of personnel. 

The first HKP 14 is due for delivery in 2005. Five helicopters will be equipped for naval missions. Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) will be an important task.  

For ground operative missions, the HKP 14 can carry 20 fully equipped soldiers.  

The fuselage is constructed of composite materials. 

The helicopter is twin-engined and will probably be powered by two RTM-322 turboshafts, delivering  2 x 2230 hp.

Photo from the Defence Show "Swedish Battle Camp" 2006-06-03 at Gothenburg.

Length 19,56 m. Rotor dia.16,3 m. MTOW 10600 kg. Cruising speed: 280 km/h. 

© Lars Henriksson

Updated 2010-07-24