NH90是第一種量產的完全線傳操控直升機[5],有兩種主要型號:戰術運輸型直升機(Tactical Transport Helicopter,TTH)和海上適航化(navalised)的北約巡防艦直升機(NATO Frigate Helicopter,NFH)。各國為了滿足自身需求多半會對各自的NH90進行不同程度的改良;NH90服役初期由於問題頻發,部分國家因此延後部署NH90。
Tran, Pierre. Eurocopter: Dropping NH90 Order Would Hurt France, Firm. Defense News. 8 April 2013 [2019-07-13]. (原始內容存檔於2013-06-29). The French Senate reported in November 2012 that the French Army would be paying €28.6m/unit after France's 12% Bonn rebate, implying a price of €32.5m which is consistent with prices quoted for e.g. the New Zealand order (see NZ section). Prices are under review given the current shortfall in orders compared to what was budgeted for.
Frawley, Gerald. "NH Industries NH 90". The International Directory of Military Aircraft, 2002/2003. Fyshwick, Act: Aerospace Publications, 2002. ISBN1-875671-55-2.