SajeevJino
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Not too sure about that. Yes the NUH is different from the NMRH but from what I understand the NUH is to replace all the Chetaks in IN service and the contenders are the likes of:
I know the EC725 is on offer to the IN as per their requirement for a 12 ton NMRH but I don't think it is at all part of this specific procurement.
A boost to local industry.
I may be wrong .. it seems bit confusion
From Saurabh Joshi's Stratpost Airbus Helicopters pitches ‘Make in India’ chopper JV | StratPost
Farid says his company anticipates a requirement for more than 250 helicopters with both, the Indian Navy’s requirement for 123 Naval Multi Role Helicopters (NMRH) as well as a future Indian Army requirement for over 150 Tactical Transport Helicopter under the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan. According to him, both these requirements could be met by Airbus Helicopters’ EC725.
The EC725 is a medium lift helicopter in the 11-ton class, which recently underwent Field Evaluation Trials (FET) for the Indian Coast Guard tender for 14 shore-based helicopters.
The NMRH requirement envisages Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and Rescue (SAR) and ELINT roles, as well as, special operations, while the army’s Tactical Transport Helicopter requirement would mostly be for transport in battlefield conditions with a larger cabin that could accommodate 25-28 troops.
or may be the Cheetak Replacement advanced with 11 ton Naval Helicopter, Bit confusion are the Oldest Frigates can accommodate such heavy helo's on it's back side