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Post by Chris F on Aug 11, 2011 11:09:43 GMT 12
Great pics....the first ones must be close to been shipped here?
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Aug 12, 2011 15:12:57 GMT 12
not the best of paint job's........ they missed a bit!!!  |
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Post by kiwi on Aug 14, 2011 20:58:24 GMT 12
I believe there are still issues to be resolved before we see them here . I was told the floor have not stood up to well to simulated operational use , squaddies rifles damage them easily ( new plywood overlays ) , and there have been engine problems too .
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Post by Tony on Aug 14, 2011 21:51:45 GMT 12
I believe there are still issues to be resolved before we see them here . I was told the floor have not stood up to well to simulated operational use , squaddies rifles damage them easily ( new plywood overlays ) , and there have been engine problems too . Surely these are not new issues that have been picked up by the Kiwis?  ? Or are all operational NH.90's worldwide suffering from these issues? |
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Post by kiwi on Aug 14, 2011 21:58:03 GMT 12
My guess is all .
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Post by nige on Aug 16, 2011 19:51:15 GMT 12
MoD have updated their project acquistions on their website. They still have the first NH90's forecast to be delivered in October. (Note NH-90 #9 is also on the list)  www.defence.govt.nz/acquisitions-tenders/current-acquisition-projects/helicopter-capability-nh90.htmlThe forecast delivery dates for the Helicopters are:
NZ3301 October 2011
NZ3302 October 2011
NZ3303 April 2012
NZ3304 April 2012
NZ3305 May 2012
NZ3306 May 2012
NZ3307 August 2012
NZ3308 August 2012
NZ3309 (Attrition Airframe) October 2011. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 16, 2011 21:02:13 GMT 12
I wonder if they will air freight them to NZ, or ship them.
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Post by Kenny on Aug 16, 2011 21:07:31 GMT 12
so we might see 2 or 3 come Open Day / Wanaka?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 16, 2011 21:11:59 GMT 12
Good thinking there Kenny. They might even have a display routine ready by then. Cool!
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Post by McFly on Aug 22, 2011 16:44:53 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Aug 23, 2011 10:34:38 GMT 12
Can they squeeze any more buttons or switches into that cockpit?
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Post by baz62 on Aug 23, 2011 15:32:37 GMT 12
Can they squeeze any more buttons or switches into that cockpit? Yes. ;D |
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Post by beagle on Aug 23, 2011 19:53:56 GMT 12
Marty. Whats that antenna on the left hand side of the drive shaft.
pipe with x shape on top. looks like it could cause afew bumps on knee caps etc.
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Post by McFly on Aug 23, 2011 20:48:13 GMT 12
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Post by phil on Aug 23, 2011 21:51:20 GMT 12
Got the kit, just need the decals....
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Post by sqwark2k on Aug 24, 2011 9:50:52 GMT 12
Centre console, between the 2 pilots wrists is a space for more buttons....
I say add a call button for the HCM so you can place your drinks order....
"I need a moccha before the next hot LZ insert.... What about you Skip? anything from the back?"
Speaking of HCM, the CM in the 2nd photo appears to have FLTLT braid on his zoombag.... wouldn't be too many Officer HCM's would there? I've seen 1 before, in the press releases of the A109, a senior bod of the Helicopter Transition Unit was a SQNLDR HCM.
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Post by beagle on Aug 24, 2011 21:56:39 GMT 12
It is actually the pilot after a cutty in the mess at lunchtime which has caused a sudden not very nice reaction. |
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Post by ngatimozart on Oct 19, 2011 21:16:40 GMT 12
You'd think that the RNZAF would've installed the FLIR because it wouldn't been that expensive??? Considering the total package. Bureaucrats & bean counters.  |
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Post by tfly on Oct 21, 2011 12:43:32 GMT 12
I'm puzzled? Can someone please explain the unpainted patches on the fuselage as depicted in these photographs?
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Post by beagle on Oct 21, 2011 17:08:13 GMT 12
I would say that they are maybe stress points or points of interest thats easier to keep a watch on without full paint. If so it might only be for the first 100 hrs or so ?
Mr Mcfly, your turn with the correct answer.
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. Like you I have only seen the pictures.
