The contract was awarded to Australian Aerospace for the supply of 12 helicopters and interim support systems in June 2005. In August 2004, the Australian Ministry for Defence (MOD) approved the procurement of 12 MRH90 helicopters under phase 2 of the Air 9000 programme. The MRH90 is the Australian version of the NH90 troop transport / utility helicopter manufactured by Nato Helicopter Industries (NHI). It can operate at a service ceiling of 20,000ft and can climb at a rate of 8m per second. The helicopter can fly at a maximum speed of 300km/h and has a range of 800km. The tricycle type retractable landing gear features two single-tire main units to retract into the centre fuselage as well as a twin-wheel nose unit to pull back into the forward fuselage. The helicopter has a four-bladed main rotor and a high positioned tail rotor coupled with the main transmission for anti-torque function. The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter is powered by two Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01/9 turbo-shaft engines, which generate an output power of 1,662kW each. A Monitoring and Diagnostic System (MDS) is installed to check the operation of several equipment and sub-systems.
The helicopter is equipped with a fly-by-wire, all electric flight control system, weather radar and forward looking infrared (FLIR) systems. It also consists of a mission system to manage tactical communications, sensors and flight planning. The avionics system comprises of the core avionics system to manage navigation and communication equipment, control and display management, avionics and vehicle systems. The cockpit incorporates an instrument panel with five 8in x 8in colour multifunction displays (MFD) to display the data related to flight, mission, systems and maintenance.
TAIPAN COUNTRY FULL
The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter features a full glass cockpit at the forward section of the fuselage. Cockpit and avionics of MRH-90 Taipan helicopter A sliding door is fitted on both sides of the cabin and a ramp is placed at the rear. The crash-worthy seats accommodate a pilot, a co-pilot, two loadmasters and 18 combat troops. It incorporates a large and spacious cabin at the centre fuselage, facilitating 20 troop seats or up to 12 stretchers.
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