Thales Avionics and Eurocopter sign production contract for NH 90 avionics and electrical generation system
December 20, 2001 – On December 12, 2001, Thales Avionics signed a 210 million euro contract with Eurocopter for the production of avionics and electrical power systems for the NH 90 helicopter. The contract covers a total of 243 helicopters to be deployed by the armed forces of France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands (150 tactical transport and 93 naval versions).

Delivery of the avionics and electrical generation systems will start in late 2002 and continue through 2017.

Thales Avionics and European partners Diehl Avionik Systeme, Teldix, Galileo Avionica and Sirio Panel will supply the basic and mission avionics for this helicopters.


Thales Avionics Electrical Systems will supply the NH 90’s main electrical generation system, comprising three power alternators and their associated regulators.