
The NH90 was tested by the Royal Australian Navy for a replacement for the SH-60B but lost in competiton against the Sikorsky MH-60R which was selected in June 2011. Instead 808 Naval Air Squadron was reactivated with six MRH90 Taipan in the logistics support role It was the NFH that was in competition with the MH-60R to replace the Australian fleet of S-70B-2 Seahawks. The MRH90 was originally seelcted to replace the Army's S-70A-9 Blackhawks, but the order was increased to also replace a squadron of 6 SK50A/B Sea Kings to perform the Maritime Support role. ![]() |
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