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Eurocopter Tiger

Attack helicopterFielded 2003Pending verification
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Eurocopter Tiger
Photo: bibi95 · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAttack helicopter
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Wingspan15 m49 ftMed[1]
Height14 m46 ftMed[1]
Empty weight3,300 kg7,275 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x MTR390 turboshaftMed[1]
Thrust / power1,290 through 1,470 hpMed[1]
Endurance3 hr 25 min on internal fuelMed[1]
Speed145 kt269 km/hMed[1]
Cruise speed123 knots (142 mph, 228 km/h)Med[1]
Rate of climb17.1 ft/sec ( 5.2 m/sec); 35.1 ft/sec (10.7 m/sec)Med[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpointstwo inner hardpoints and outer hardpointsMed[1]
Inner Hardpoints*1x 20 mm (0.787 in) autocannon pods, or 22x 68 mm (2.68 in) SNEB unguided rockets in a pod, or *19x 70 mm (2.75 in) Hydra 70 unguided rockets in a pod or *4x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles (Australia/France) or *4x Spike-ER missiles (Spain) or *4x PARS 3 LR…Med[1]
Outer Hardpoints*2x Mistral air-to-air missiles, or *2x FIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles (Germany), or *12x 68 mm (2.68 in) SNEB unguided rockets in a pod or *7x 70 mm (2.75 in) Hydra 70 unguided rockets in a podMed[1]
Armament1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GIAT 30 cannon in chin turret.Med[1]
Fire control
Sensors noteAmongst the key avionics features of the aircraft are the EUROGRID battlefield management and map display systems, integrated communications (HF/VHF/FM radio and satellite) and data transfer links, a…Med[1]
Variants
Tiger ARH (armed reconnaissance helicoptThe Tiger ARH is a modified Tiger HAP with upgraded MTR390 engines and a laser designator incorporated in the Strix sight for the firing of Hellfire II missiles.[1]
Tiger HAC (anti-tank helicopter, HelicopCarries an Osiris mast-mounted sight equipped with infrared charge coupled device (IRCCD) camera and laser rangefinder. The nose-mounted forward looking infrared (FLIR) has a 40 degree x 30 degree field of view.[1]
Tiger HAP (fire support helicopter, HeliA lighter Tiger used for ground fire support and engaging airborne threats. Equipped with a turreted Giat 30-mm AM-30781 automatic cannon, gun and either four Mistral missiles, 44 rockets plus four Mistral missiles, or 68-mm rockets.[1]
Tiger UHT (anti-tank helicopter, UnterstSimilar to the HAC version, although it does not have helmet-mounted display sites. Instead, the UHT uses integrated day and night helmets.[1]
Tiger HAD (support destruction helicopteThis version is very similar to the HAP variant, but features upgraded Enhanced MTR 390E engines, providing 14 percent more power; improved ballistic protection; identification friend or foe (IFF) interrogation system; new optronic sight; and enhanced…[1]
Afghanistan Stabilization German Army RaThis is an upgrade program for German army Tiger helicopters that are to be deployed to Afghanistan. The modifications include a sand filter, additional defensive weapons and ballistic protection, mission data recorder and enhanced communications equipment.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GIAT 30 cannon in chin turret.Revolver Cannon
Med[1]
Quantity
450 rounds
Type
Revolver Cannon
Caliber
30mm
Rate of fire
2,500 rounds/min
Summary

The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) Tiger is a four-bladed, twin-engined attack helicopter which first entered service in 2003. It is manufactured by Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters), the successor company to Aérospatiale's and DASA's respective helicopter divisions, which designate it as the EC665.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
AustraliaGermanySpainFrance
Sources
  1. Eurocopter Tiger German Attack Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 2.0)