Airbus Helicopters is now entering a development testing phase of several months that will focus on avionics and software.
Activities for the qualification of the delivery configuration will start over the course of 2018 once additional modifications have been made to the prototype.
Demanding Timetable
Despite the very demanding timetable, the company is convinced that deliveries to the German Navy will start at the end of 2019.
Final assembly of the first Sea Lion series production aircraft also started recently; this will run in parallel to the qualification.
About Airbus: Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016 it generated revenues of €67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats and business aviation products. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
NH90 NTH Sea Lion 98+56 ( Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH )
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