Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 engines have been selected by the Japan Defense Agency (JDA) to power EH Industries’ EH101 helicopters for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). Subject to satisfactory contract negotiations the JDA will order up to 14 helicopters. Each of the EH101 aircraft will be powered by three RTM322 Mk250 engines, similar to those fitted to the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force Merlin HC Mk3 fleet.

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