Fiat Gets Greena Light to Power Italy's NH
90s
FiatAvio and Agusta have signed a firm contract for the supply
of T700 engines for Italy's NH 90 multi-role military helicopters.
The engine deal is the first to be disclosed following the MoU
for NH 90 production go-ahead, agreed last year. FiatAvio will
supply an initial batch of 232 T700/T6E1 engines, plus spares,
for 166 helicopters, with a final planned total of 396 engines
for 196 helicopters.
The T700/T6E1 was a joint development between the original manufacturer,
GE Aircraft Engines, and FiatAvio. FiatAvio is responsible for
50% of engine design and testing, and will assemble all the T700s
required for Italy's NH 90s at its Brindisi plant.
Overall, Fiat will supply some 60% of the total components required
by Italy's T700 engines, and a further 40% of the components destined
for other T700/NH 90 customers. The first NH 90s will be delivered
to Italy's Defense Administration in 2004.
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