Frag Out! Magazine
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the helicopter shall be received by Armada Española: ASW and multi- role/cargo versions. The original NH90 introduction plans have been delayed, in the case of the Spanish military. It was not until December 2018, when an agreement was signed between the Spanish DGAM de- fense procurement authority and Airbus, concerning the delivery of 23 brand new NH90 to the Spanish military. The contract has a value of EUR 1.381 bln. The amount covers the delivery of seven helicopters in the Spanish MSPT version. It is going to be developed based on the GSPA configuration designed and operated by the land forces. The MSPT version would be modified, to remain effective in the maritime environment, also in case of operations conducted in an embarked setting. The modifications include an automatic rotor, tail rotor, and tail boom folding system, reinforced landing gear, and anti-corrosion protection. All of those elements have already been implemented on the NH90 NFH (Nato Frigate Helicopter). Exhaust gas cooling systems, however, had to be developed from scratch. This system is typical NH90 TTH version. The Spanish MSPT variant could not have been fit- ted with the original cooling system as they would make it impossible to fold the main rotor blades. The first MSPT would be received by the Spanish Fleet in 2023. Ultimately the Spanish fleet is willing to receive 13 platforms as such in 2027. Crew and ground crew training has been scheduled to begin in 2021. The new helicopters would become a part www.fragoutmag.com