Selected in 2005, the NH90 is locally assembled by Australian Aerospace in Brisbane. 46 MRH-90 (TTH) are ordered with 12 delivered as of 2011. Last aircraft is expected to be delivered by 2015.
Between April/July 2010, the fleet was grounded due to an incident with their engines.
In June 2011, the Royal Australian Navy rejected the model so the MRH-90 would be operated only by the Army but in 2012 a decision was made in order to reactivated 808 Sqn in the support role.
In 2022, a decision was made to acquire the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to replace the Taipan, but the fleet was ultimately grounded after a fatal accident in July 2023.
Between April/July 2010, the fleet was grounded due to an incident with their engines.
In June 2011, the Royal Australian Navy rejected the model so the MRH-90 would be operated only by the Army but in 2012 a decision was made in order to reactivated 808 Sqn in the support role.
In 2022, a decision was made to acquire the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to replace the Taipan, but the fleet was ultimately grounded after a fatal accident in July 2023.
Units |
Years | Units | Base |
---|---|---|
2019/23 | 6th Aviation Regiment | Oakey Holsworthy Barracks |
2009/23 | 5th Aviation Regiment | Townsville |
Deployments |