The NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) variant is an autonomous antisubmarine (ASW) and antisurface warfare (ASuW) aircraft operating mainly from naval ships and with an adverse weather capability. As an embarked helicopter could also perform other regular tasks as vertical replenishment (VERTREP) and search & rescue (SAR). Italian and French navies received their first pre production aircraft in late 2007 for tests and homologations and the first Dutch NFH was handed over in April 2010.
Local designations:
- Italy: SH-90A
- France: Caiman
- Germany: Sea Tiger and Sea Lion
As of 2025, 135 naval NH90 helicopters have already been delivered to six nations and have completed over 90,000 flight hours.
Local designations:
- Italy: SH-90A
- France: Caiman
- Germany: Sea Tiger and Sea Lion
As of 2025, 135 naval NH90 helicopters have already been delivered to six nations and have completed over 90,000 flight hours.
List of Operators of NH90 NFH |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995/13 | NH90 |  Eurocopter France | |
| 1999- | NH90 |  Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH | |
| 2000/16 | NH90 |  AgustaWestland Italy | |
| 2007- | NH90 |  Försvarsmakten | |
| 2010- | Aéronautique Navale | ||
| 2010- |  Marine Luchtvaartdienst | ||
| 2011- | Marina Militare Italiana | ||
| 2011/22 |  Luftforsvaret | ||
| 2012- | NH90 |  Force Aérienne Belge / Luchtmacht | |
| 2014- | NH90 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | |
| 2016- | NH90 | Leonardo Italy | |
| 2021- | NH90 |  Qatar Emiri Air Force | |
| 2025- | Marineflieger |
Global Distribution of NH90 NFH |
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