27-Dec-2011 Source: HeliHub.com
On 22nd December, Eurocopter delivered the first NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) to the ALAT (French Army Aviation Corps). Prior to official information being released by the manufacturer, we consulted the the French defence ministry website, which told us that their TTH model carries Side and rear machine guns as well as the following equipment
The French Army NH90 program calls for Operability phase in 2013 and deployment capability in 2014 – the latter being determined by having a minimum of eight operational helicopters.
Source :Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com