Airbus Helicopters EC-665 Tiger
The Eurocopter EC665 Tiger is the first all-composite attack helicopter developed in Europe, combining a glass cockpit with stealth shaping and high maneuverability. Born from a 1984 Franco-German anti-tank requirement, the design evolved after the Cold War into a multirole combat helicopter. It entered service with France and Germany in 2005 and has seen combat in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali. The French HAP escort variant was originally codenamed Gerfaut before the name was dropped in 1993.
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The Franco-German Tiger attack helicopter uses an unusually high share of composite materials to cut both weight and radar cross-section.
Specifications
| Length | 14.1 m (46 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.8 m (13 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6 t |
| Range | 432 NM (800 km) |
| Service ceiling | 15,090 ft (4,599 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,110 ft/min (10.7 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,360 l |
| Engines | 2x MTU/Turbomeca/Rolls-Royce MTR390 |
| Units built | 180 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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