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7 juillet 2014 1 07 /07 /juillet /2014 07:35
ANAO releases damning report into ADF MRH90 program

The ANAO report into the MRH program point towards the definition phase of the project as the main cause of the delays. (NHI)

 

June 26 2014   by australianaviation.com.au

 

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released a damning report into the acquisition and service introduction of the NHI/Australian Aerospace MRH90 helicopter which was acquired under Project AIR 9000 Phases 2, 4 & 6.

 

The acquisition of the MRH90 for all three phases of the project – to acquire an additional squadron of helicopters under Phase 2, to replace the S-70A-9 Black Hawks in service under Phase 4, and to replace Navy’s Sea Kings under Phase 6 – was a key component of the ADF’s Helicopter Strategic Master Plan which sought to reduce the number of helicopter types in ADF service from nine to five, and thus realise greater training, support and sustainment efficiencies.

 

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25 mars 2014 2 25 /03 /mars /2014 08:35
Navy Aviation MRH90 Tour

16 mai 2013 DefenceJobsAustralia

 

The Navy's fleet of helicopters is based in Nowra, NSW. Each type of helicopter is assigned to a particular Squadron, who maintain, service and fly the particular aircraft. When operational, the helicopters are located aboard ships out at sea so are built to withstand extreme conditions like heavy rain, strong winds and high seas. They are involved in a range of operations including search and rescue, over-sea transport, surface and submarine warfare and delivery of troops and equipment.

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1 septembre 2013 7 01 /09 /septembre /2013 11:35
Australian MRH90 helicopter aboard HMAS Manoora.: Photo Descon7.

Australian MRH90 helicopter aboard HMAS Manoora.: Photo Descon7.

30 August 2013 army-technology.com

 

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has commissioned the first of two MRH90 full-flight and mission simulators (FFMSs) at the Army Aviation training centre in Oakey, Queensland, Australia.

 

Manufactured by CAE under a A$180m ($160.8m) contract awarded in December 2007, the simulator is designed to enable both Australian Army and Navy pilots to practice skills in all flight regimes, day or night, by precisely replicating the actual feel of the aircraft in flight.

 

Defence Materiel Organisation chief executive officer, Warren King, said the flight simulator will contribute to the Australian Defence Forces' (ADF) helicopter capability for many years to come.

 

''The MRH90 simulator has a cockpit that functions just like that of a real aircraft, and replicates the aircraft's unique instrument display which is projected onto the pilots' visors,'' King said.

 

Army Aviation training centre commander colonel, David Burke, said the simulator helps instructors to present pilots with a range of operational training scenarios, including flying into remote bush landing sites, flying in formation with other aircraft and being safely exposed to complex emergency situations.

 

''The majority of basic training will now be conducted in the simulator before pilots get to the real aircraft,'' Burke said.

 

''The aim of the training is to immerse the pilots in the simulation, so they feel as though they are flying the real aircraft, completing real missions and dealing with real emergencies.''

 

Manufactured in collaboration with Thales, MRH90 simulator is formally certified to Level D, which represents highest standards of fidelity in the aviation industry.

 

The second simulator is scheduled to be installed at the main MRH90 operational base in Townsville during 2014.

 

MRH 90 is a 10t-class medium-lift helicopter designed to conduct troop transport, search and rescue, special operations and counter-terrorism missions in adverse conditions.

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29 août 2013 4 29 /08 /août /2013 11:35
Crew flying virtual MRH-90 helicopter in the Air Operations Simulation Centre - DSTO

Crew flying virtual MRH-90 helicopter in the Air Operations Simulation Centre - DSTO

August 29, 2013 defense-aerospace.com

(Source: Australian Department of Defence; issued August 28, 2013)

 

World Class Helicopter Simulator for the ADF

 

Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Materiel Organisation, Warren King, today formally accepted the delivery of the first of two MRH90 helicopter simulators at the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, Queensland.

 

The simulator allows Army and Navy pilots to practice their skills in all flight regimes, day or night, and accurately reproduces the feel of the aircraft in flight.

 

Mr King acknowledged the contribution made by DMO, Army, Navy and industry for their contribution in developing and supporting Australian Defence Force (ADF) MRH90 helicopter training.

 

“This world leading flight simulator will contribute to the ADF’s helicopter capability for many years to come,” Mr King said.

 

“The MRH90 simulator has a cockpit that functions just like that of a real aircraft, and replicates the aircraft’s unique instrument display that is projected onto the pilots’ visors,” he said.

 

Commandant of the Army’s Aviation Training Centre Colonel David Burke said the MRH90 simulator was the best he had flown.

 

“This simulator allows instructors to present pilots with a wide range of operational training scenarios such as flying in to remote bush landing sites, flying in formation with other aircraft, and being safely exposed to complex emergency situations,” Colonel Burke said.

 

“The majority of basic training will now be conducted in the simulator before pilots get to the real aircraft.

 

“The aim of the training is to immerse the pilots in the simulation, so they feel as though they are flying the real aircraft, completing real missions and dealing with real emergencies,” he said.

 

The MRH90 simulator is state of the art, and is fully accredited to meet the highest standards of fidelity, known in the aviation industry as ‘level D’, meaning that an hour in the simulator equates to an hour in the real helicopter.

 

A second simulator will be installed at the main MRH90 operational base in Townsville during 2014.

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10 juillet 2013 3 10 /07 /juillet /2013 12:35
Australian MRH90 Taipan helicopters operating at sea. (all photos : RAN)

Australian MRH90 Taipan helicopters operating at sea. (all photos : RAN)

10 July 2013 Defense Studies

 

The Royal Australian Navy is leading the world in bringing the new MRH90 ‘Taipan’ Multi-Role Helicopter into service at sea.

 

The Navy’s soon-to-be-commissioned 808 Squadron has been conducting trials, testing, evaluation and training on the MRH90 Taipan helicopter since 2010.

 

When 808 Squadron’s commanding officer, Commander Charlie Stephenson, travelled to the Netherlands recently to present to 12 other nations currently introducing this variant of the MRH90 - known internationally as the NH90 Troop Transport Helicopter (NH90 TTH) - he left them a little surprised and very impressed by the Royal Australian Navy’s progress to date.

 

The international forum known as the NH90 User Group provides the opportunity for armed services operating variants of the NH90 to share knowledge, experiences and gain valuable lessons learnt to benefit all members.

 

“I was invited to present on how the RAN is operating the MRH90 at sea because the RAN is the only service worldwide to be operating the troop transport variant of this aircraft at sea.

 

Australian Navy Leading the World with MRH90 Helicopter Introduction at Sea

“Australia has flown the second highest number of hours worldwide, with the Italians being just ahead of the ADF, although they have been operating the aircraft for a longer time.

 

“Most nations were surprised at how advanced we were, with some asking for advice on how we had developed the capability to get to sea.

 

“It was satisfying to see that our own 808 Squadron is one of the leading units worldwide for the hours flown with this aircraft, particularly at sea.

 

“Bringing a technologically advanced aircraft into service is no simple task, but 808 Squadron personnel have worked tirelessly, together with Army Aviation and the Defence Materiel Organisation project office, to reach this milestone and I’m very proud to see their efforts being recognised by other militaries around the world,” Commander Stephenson said.

 

808 Squadron also won the MRH90/NH90 User Group photo competition for a unique and dramatic image of an MRH90 landing at a rock formation in the Moreton National Park south of Nowra.

 

808 Squadron will commission into the Royal Australian Navy on Thursday 11 July in a naval ceremony at the Naval Air Station, HMAS Albatross near Nowra, NSW.

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17 mai 2013 5 17 /05 /mai /2013 16:35
NH90 : l'Australie et Eurocopter enterrent la hache de guerre

17/05/2013 Michel Cabirol – LaTribune.fr

 

Australian Aerospace, filiale d'Eurocopter en Australie, et le ministère de la Défense australien, après deux longues années de discussions, ont signé la semaine dernière un accord qui relance le programme NH90 appelé en Australie MRH90. Eurocopter livrera un MRH90 supplémentaire.

 

C'est un dossier qui empoisonnait depuis plusieurs années les relations entre Eurocopter et l'Australie, qui avait sollicité le ministre de la Défense, Jean-Yves Le Drian, pour obtenir son aide en vue de résoudre les problèmes des NH90 de l'armée australienne. Finalement, les deux partenaires - Australian Aerospace, filiale d'Eurocopter, et le Commonwealth - après deux longues années de discussions, ont signé la semaine dernière un accord qui relance le programme NH90 appelé en Australie MRH90. "Le programme a été remis sur les rails en Australie. Nous repartons sur des bases saines et les appareils volent de plus en plus", confirme à "La Tribune" le président d'Australian Aerospace et vice-président exécutif d'Eurocopter, Dominique Maudet, qui assistait à la signature de l'accord en présence des ministres de la Défense, Stephen Smith, et des Achats militaires, Mike Kelly.

 

Avec cet accord, Eurocopter échappe au paiement de pénalités d'autant qu'un échec des négociations n'était pas impossible. Le programme MRH90 va également sortir avant la fin de l'année 2013 de la "liste noire" des programmes à risques australiens (Government's Projects of Concern List). En contrepartie, la filiale hélicoptériste d'EADS fournira tant à l'armée de terre (Army) qu'à la Marine (Navy) australiennes des capacités supérieures pour leurs MRH90 à un prix abordable dans le cadre de nouvelles conditions contractuelles. Cet accord "reconnait et valide les solutions en terme d'amélioration des capacités de l'appareil, du coût d'exploitation, des solutions de support, des prochains retrofits et calendrier de production", explique-t-on chez Eurocopter.

 

L'Australie obtient un NH90 supplémentaire

 

Les deux parties sont convenues d'un certain nombre d'extensions ou d'améliorations de l'accord, parmi lesquelles la livraison d'un 47èeme MRH90 "dans le cadre du contrat renégocié", explique-t-on chez Eurocopter. "Les ministres ont déclaré que le programme MRH est maintenant remis sur les rails et, les temps difficiles derrière nous, nous pouvons avancer avec des objectifs clairs, en toute transparence et des engagements à respecter", souligne la filiale australienne d'Eurocopter dans un communiqué. Le patron d'Australian Aerospace, le Dr Jens Goennemann a estimé que les débats entre le Commonwealth et Austalian Aerospace avaient été "justes et efficaces".

 

"La conclusion positive de cet accord vient rappeler la solidité et l'ancienneté des liens entretenus avec le ministère de la Défense australien pour réussir à mettre en œuvre l'hélicoptère multi-rôle le plus moderne de sa catégorie", note-t-on chez Eurocopter, qui emploie plus de 1.200 personnes en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande. La filiale d'EADS a installé à Brisbane une chaine d'assemblage pour la fabrication de 43 des 47 hélicoptères multi-rôle MRH90 destinés à l'armée de terre et à la marine australienne (12 appareils en 2004, puis 34 en 2006) ainsi que des 9 NH90 vendus à la Nouvelle-Zélande en 2006. En outre, Australian Aerospace soutient 22 Tigre ARH, achetés en 2001, un appareil de reconnaissance armée ainsi que plus de 400 hélicoptères d'Eurocopter dans la région d'Australie-Pacifique. En outre, l'entreprise soutient les avions de reconnaissance de l'armée de l'air austalienne (RAAF), les AP-3C Orion et les avions de transports, Hercule C-130J.

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