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MRH-90 helicopter lands in the Australian capital
Canberra, Australia - Navy and Army will receive 46 of these aircraft
(WAPA) - One of the Australian Navy’s new MRH-90 multi-role helicopters (NH-90) has been displayed in front of hundreds of people today in Canberra. The MRH90 will replace both the Navy Sea King and Army Black Hawk fleets. The new generation of rotary wing aircraft features state-of-the-art cockpits and composite fuselages.
“The weather radar, forward-looking infrared sensor and night vision devices -said Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet- are fully integrated to enhance the Australian Defense Force’s ability to operate aircraft in challenging conditions".
The MRH-90 project will see 46 aircraft introduced into service across Army and Navy. The aircraft will be based at Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville and 6th Aviation Regiment in Holsworthy, Navy’s 808 Squadron in Nowra, and at the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey. (Avionews)
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Direttore Clara Moschini