Belgian MoD orders 8 NH90 helicopters

[Rago]

Apparently we'll have to do for another time with the SeaKings from the 40th at Koksijde.
Due to budget-problems and raise of price (from 300 to 350 million euro) the MoD has put the firm order of 10 NH90's into the freezer. They won't get rid of the contract, but there's no date for delivery anymore.
Therefore the SeaKing that was destined for the museum has got its airworthy papers back to be shure that the 40th can cover SAR-missions around the clock...

Source: De Standaard

To be continued...

[blackbox]

Knowing "Flahaut", we'll probably have them in 2085.

[Ozzie1969]

Didn't I read somewhere lately that the delivery of the Dutch NH-90's has also been delayed? (I can't find that article anywhere now)

[MD-11forever]

Yes, the Dutch NH-90s are delayed as well.

Here is the link (in Dutch): http://www.luchtvaartnieuws.nl/news/?id=18677

[Roser]

The contract for the NH90 will soon be signed by the belgian governement.

[Rago]

The contract for the NH90 will soon be signed by the belgian governement.

Has already been signed Dec 9th 2006...

[ElcoB]

Belgian goverment approves purchase of 8 NH-90 helicopters, not 10 as MoD had asked for.
acht nieuwe helikopters (sorry, only in Dutch)

Now in English too: New helicopters for the army

[regi]

The MoD decided to buy only 8 because they have no intention to crash 2 of the original 10.
8)

[sn26567]

It is a firm purchase order for 8 helicopters, with an option for an additional two.

[blackbox]

They want 10, they get 8

Anywayz, they're beautiful machines...





Any news about the delivery time?