Aqui vão mais umas fotos de NH90 a sair do hangar do HMNZS Canterbury L421, que consegue de acordo com as info abaixo mencionadas, embarcar quatro NH90 mais o Seasprite orgânico.
http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/hmnzs-canterbury---multi-role-vessel-mrv/....Cargo carrying capacity of the RNZN Canterbury provides a sealift capability for the transport and deployment of goods, vehicles and troops.
It has the capacity to carry up to 40 New Zealand light armoured vehicles (NZLAV) and embarked troops of up to 250 personnel.The ship is provided with vehicle lanes accounting for a total length of 403m.
It can house up to 33 20ft ISO containers including eight ammunition containers. It also provides space for up to 20 Nato-standard pallets.
The separate hazardous goods facility onboard accommodates two 20ft ISO containers and offers dedicated storage rooms for paint and petrol. The refrigerated containers carried onboard are provided with power sockets at some of the container points.
All of the cargo spaces are equipped with extensive fire-fighting systems.
Canterbury uses wide range of methods for moving supplies and troops from the ship to shore. The two 59t landing craft medium (LCM) boats onboard can carry 50t of payload for a range of 250 nautical miles (nmi). LCMs can be loaded or unloaded by crane or via stern ramp.
There are two RHIBs for transferring small numbers of personnel. The ship carries four NH90 utility helicopters in addition to its own SH-2G helicopter. The cargo and personnel are carried ashore in up to sea state 3.
......Aircraft landing capabilities Canterbury has a flight deck to support the operations of SH-2G Seasprite helicopters.
"HMNZS Canterbury is a multi-role vessel (MRV) in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy."
It can also handle a Chinook-size helicopter.
The hangar facility features four storage spots and one maintenance spot for helicopters. The aviation spaces are equipped with AFFF sprinkler fire protection........
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