{ "id": "eurocopter-tiger", "name": "Eurocopter Tiger", "aliases": [], "domain": "air", "country": "DEU", "category": "Attack helicopter", "status": null, "fielded": 2003, "operators": [ "AUS", "DEU", "ESP", "FRA" ], "prolif_count": 4, "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.", "specs": [ { "k": "crew", "v": 2, "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Hardpoints", "section": "armament", "v": "two inner hardpoints and outer hardpoints", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "width_m", "v": 15, "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium", "label": "Wingspan" }, { "k": "height_m", "v": 14, "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "mass_kg", "v": 3300, "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium", "label": "Empty weight" }, { "k": "engine_name", "v": "2 x MTR390 turboshaft", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Thrust / power", "section": "mobility", "v": "1,290 through 1,470 hp", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Endurance", "section": "mobility", "v": "3 hr 25 min on internal fuel", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "speed_kt", "v": 145, "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Cruise speed", "section": "mobility", "v": "123 knots (142 mph, 228 km/h)", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Rate of climb", "section": "mobility", "v": "17.1 ft/sec ( 5.2 m/sec); 35.1 ft/sec (10.7 m/sec)", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Sensors note", "section": "firecontrol", "v": "Amongst 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…", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Inner Hardpoints", "section": "armament", "v": "*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…", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "", "label": "Outer Hardpoints", "section": "armament", "v": "*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 pod", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" }, { "k": "armament", "v": "1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GIAT 30 cannon in chin turret.", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium" } ], "payloads": [ { "name": "1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GIAT 30 cannon in chin turret.", "role": "Revolver Cannon", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ], "conf": "medium", "caps": { "Type": "Revolver Cannon", "Caliber": "30mm", "Rate of fire": "2,500 rounds/min" }, "qty": "450 rounds" } ], "variants": [ { "name": "Tiger ARH (armed reconnaissance helicopt", "text": "The 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.", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ] }, { "name": "Tiger HAC (anti-tank helicopter, Helicop", "text": "Carries 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.", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ] }, { "name": "Tiger HAP (fire support helicopter, Heli", "text": "A 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.", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ] }, { "name": "Tiger UHT (anti-tank helicopter, Unterst", "text": "Similar to the HAC version, although it does not have helmet-mounted display sites. Instead, the UHT uses integrated day and night helmets.", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ] }, { "name": "Tiger HAD (support destruction helicopte", "text": "This 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…", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ] }, { "name": "Afghanistan Stabilization German Army Ra", "text": "This 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.", "src": [ "weg-eurocopter-tiger" ] } ], "art": "helicopter", "image": { "file": "eurocopter-tiger.jpg", "thumb": "eurocopter-tiger-thumb.jpg", "credit": "bibi95", "license": "CC BY 2.0", "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Exposition_-_Les_100_ans_de_l%27a%C3%A9rospatiale_-_Paris_-_4_Octobre_2008_(2913762509).jpg", "title": "File:Exposition - Les 100 ans de l'aérospatiale - Paris - 4 Octobre 2008 (2913762509).jpg" }, "verified": null, "changelog": [ { "date": "2026-10-10", "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import" }, { "date": "2026-10-10", "change": "Added photo (CC BY 2.0)" } ], "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/eurocopter-tiger.html", "sources": { "weg-eurocopter-tiger": { "title": "Eurocopter Tiger German Attack Helicopter", "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)", "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Eurocopter_Tiger_German_Attack_Helicopter", "published": "2026-03-20", "tier": 1, "checked": "2026-10-10" } } }