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Eurocopter Tiger

Eurocopter EC-665 Tiger

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.

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