Eurocopter Tiger | ||
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Description | ||
Role | Attack helicopter | |
Crew | 2 | |
Passengers | 0 | |
First flight | 1991 | |
Entered service | 2003 | |
Manufacturer | Eurocopter | |
Produced | 72 | |
Dimensions | ||
Length | 14.08 m fuselage | |
Wingspan | ||
Height | 3.83 m | |
Wing area (Disc area) | 133 m² | |
Weights | ||
Empty | 3060 kg | |
Loaded | ||
Maximum takeoff | 6000 kg | |
Powerplant | ||
Engine | 2 × MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshafts | |
Power (each) | 873 kW (1,170 shp) | |
Performance | ||
Maximum speed | 315 km/h | |
Cruising speed | 290 km/h | |
Range | 1300 km | |
Ceiling | 4000 m | |
Rate of climb | 10.7 m/s |
The Tiger is an attack helicopter designed by Eurocopter under a joint venture between Germany and France. It is called Tiger in Germany and Tigre in France and Spain.