The NHIndustries NH90 is today considered to be one of the most advanced and highest performance military transport helicopters in the world. Technologies developed for the aircraft allow the crew great freedom of action in conducting different types of missions. It is the first helicopter equipped with a fly-by-wire (FBW) control system to enter operational service. It also features advanced avionics, as well as an extensive use of radar-absorbing composites that give the rotorcraft low infrared and noise signatures. But the program has not been without its share of challenges.
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