Safran to power Qatar’s new NH90 fleet

Qatar has selected Safran Helicopter Engines as engine supplier of its new NH90 fleet. The 28 NH90 military helicopters, whose acquisition was announced on 14 March, will all feature RTM322 engines. They will be assembled in Bordes (France) and delivered to Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Marignane, where the NH90 tactical transport version (TTH) is assembled, and to the Leonardo Venice-Tessera facility in Northern Italy for integration with the naval (NFH) configuration.

RTM322 is a 2,100 to 2,600 shaft horsepower engine (shp) designed for 10 to 15-ton military helicopters, and features state-of-the art technologies that enable it to perform in extremely demanding environments.

Commented Florent Chauvancy, Safran Helicopter Engines VP Heavy Helicopter Engine Programs: “The RTM322 has once again demonstrated that it is the best engine for the NH90. Since our acquisition of the program in 2013, we have generated a high level of operator satisfaction through increasing engine robustness and operability, and by implementing simpler and more efficient maintenance practices.”