- First flight1985
- Introduction1993
- StatusIn service
- Number built59
Specifications
01
Crew & dimensions
- Crew
- 3 (USN: pilot, co-pilot/tactical coordinator (TACCO), sensor operator (SENSO)) (RNZN: pilot, observer and helicopter loadmaster)
- Length
- 15.9 m (52 ft 9 in)
- Height
- 4.5 m (15 ft)
02
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 256 km/h (159 mph, 138 kn)
- Range
- 1,000 km (869 mi, 540 nmi)
- Service ceiling
- 3,000 m (18,000 ft)
03
Powerplant
- Powerplant
- 2 × T700-GE-401/401C turboshaft (1,285 kW / 1,723 shp)
04
Armament
- Armament
- Guns: FN MAG General-purpose machine gun x 1 (equipped on the right door only for the Royal New Zealand Navy); Missiles: Export type only, equipped with 2 AGM-65D air-to-ground missiles or 2 AGM-119 short-range anti-ship missiles, Torpedoes: 2× Mk 46 or Mk 50 ASW torpedoes; Hardpoints: Four total, two inboard pylons behind the main landing gear (for auxiliary fuel tanks and torpedoes) and two outboard pylons for Torpedoes and missiles.