Eurocopter EC-665 Tiger HAP Aircraft Data
Photo ID 73363 by Bart Hoekstra. France Army Eurocopter EC 665 Tiger HAP, 2026
The Eurocopter Tiger is an attack helicopter manufactured by Eurocopter. In 1984, the West German and French governments issued a requirement for an advanced multi-role battlefield helicopter. A joint venture consisting of MBB and Aérospatiale was subsequently chosen as the preferred supplier.

The Tiger HAP/HCP (Helicoptere d'Appui Protection / Helicopter for Close Protection) is a medium-weight air-to-air combat and fire support helicopter built for the French Army.
  • Country of Origin: Germany
  • First Flight: Apr 1991
  • Initial Service Date: 2003
  • No. Built: 366
  • No. In Service: 40 (approx.)
  • No. of Hardpoints: 4
  • Crew: 2

Power:

2× Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca/MTU MTR390 turboshafts at 1,746 kW

Weapons:

Guns:
1x30mm GIAT 30 chin turret

Inner Hardpoints:
2x 20 mm (0.787 in) machine cannon pods
22× 68 mm (2.68 in) SNEB rocket pod
Outer Hardpoints:
2× Mistral air-to-air missiles
12× 68 mm (2.68 in) SNEB rocket pod

Dimensions:

Length: 14.08 m.
Rotor Length: 13 m.
Rotor Disc Area: 133 m²
Height: 3.83 m.
Empty Weight: 3,060 kg.
Max. Weight: 6,000 kg.
Max. Payload: 1,755 kg.
Internal Fuel: 1,080 kg.

Performance:

Max. Speed: 315 kph
Cruise Speed: 290 kph
Service Ceiling: 4,000 m.
Normal Range: 800 km
Max. Range: 1,300 km

Operators:

French Army

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