L’hélicoptère TIGRE est un hélicoptère d’attaque et de reconnaissance développé et construit par Airbus Helicopters. [24] In October 2010, it was revealed that the helicopters will not be fully operational for another two years. [4], In November 1989, Eurocopter signed an agreement that financially secured the majority of the helicopter's development through to serial production, including arrangements for two assembly lines to be built at Aerospatiale's Marignane plant and MBB's Donauwörth facility. Mes activités principales tournent autour de l’aéronautique : la préparation de mes vols, l’étude de la météo, de la navigation, les briefings et débriefings nécessaires à la sécurité des équipages. [34], In 2012, the Tiger competed for a ₩1.8 trillion contract to provide up to 20 attack helicopters for South Korea, along with the Boeing AH-64 Apache and the TAI/AgustaWestland T-129;[35][36] South Korea selected the AH-64 in April 2013. ", "Projet de loi de finances pour 2014 : Défense : équipement des forces et excellence technologique des industries de défense", "Et sept Tigre supplémentaires dans l'armée française", "Australia Stops Payment on Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter", "Progress on Project AIR 87 – Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters", "Afghanistan war – Tiger helicopters not ready to fly: Defence", "Australia receives final Tiger helicopter", "The 2006 Saudi Shopping Spree: More Helicopters from Eurocopter", "Saudis may go Russian as France Loses Out", "Bell, Boeing quit Indian attack helicopter contest", "Tiger not participating in India's contest, Boeing to offer Apache", "Paris 2011: MBDA Has India in Its Sights for Fire-and-forget Missile . The 24 helicopters of this type would be armed with the PARS 3 LR and Mistral missile systems, and feature uprated Enhanced MTR390 engines capable of lifting heavier payloads. ; Viseur monté au-dessus du rotor principal. [14] As of December 2015, the Tiger was reportedly contending for a Polish requirement for a new attack helicopter as a replacement for the Mil Mi-24 fleet. [11] On 22 March 2002, the first production Tiger was rolled out in a large ceremony held at Eurocopter's Donauwörth factory; although production models began initial acceptance trials in 2003, the first official delivery to the French Army took place on 18 March 2005; the first official Tiger delivery to Germany followed on 6 April 2005. Grâce à des infographies, à des interviews de pilotes et d’ingénieurs et à des images tournées en opérations, vous découvrirez tous les secrets de cet hélicoptère hors norme et des missions au cours desquelles il est utilisé. [58], The design of the Tiger includes a high degree of crash worthiness; many of the onboard systems have redundancies and are segregated to minimise the effect of damage. [42], The Tiger has a tandem-seat 'glass cockpit' and is operated by a two-man crew; the pilot is placed in the forward position, with the gunner seated behind. [14] France's FY2013 budget put their share of the project at €6.4bn (~US$8.7bn),[15] implying a programme cost of €14.7bn (~US$20.1bn) to the three main partners. In both the Netherlands and Britain, a considerable amount of lobbying pressure was applied in the hopes of the Tiger's selection. [53] The fuselage of the Tiger is made from 80% carbon fibre reinforced polymer and kevlar, 11% aluminium, and 6% titanium. Pesant jusqu’à 6,6 tonnes au décollage, équipé d’un rotor quadripale de 13 mètres de diamètre et motorisé par deux turbines MTR 390 de 1285 chevaux de puissance chacune, l’appareil peut atteindre la vitesse de 370 km/h en piqué. Il est conçu pour effectuer une reconnaissance armée, une escorte aérienne ou terrestre, un combat air-air, un appui de tir au sol, une destruction et une guerre antichar, jour ou nuit et dans des conditions défavorables. [53] The use of composite materials on the airframe has resulted in reductions in radar cross-section (RCS), infra red and acoustic signatures to improve battlefield survivability. Le « EC665 Tigre » d´Airbus Helicopters est l´hélicoptère d´attaque le plus maniable et le plus furtif au monde. SA342 Gazelle x 12 unités. [16], During the 1990s, export prospects for the Tiger had been invigorated by two large bids for orders from Britain and the Netherlands. [42][53][54] The fuselage is armoured and was developed to withstand small arms fire and 23 mm (0.91 in) cannon rounds. The 2013 French White Paper changed the mix to 60 HAP and 20 of the more expensive HAD; at FY2013 prices, their HAP cost €27.4m/unit (~US$37m) and their HAD €36.1m/unit (~US$49m), including development costs the French Tigers cost €80m (~US$109m) each. [73], During the 2011 military intervention in Libya, France deployed the French ship Tonnerre amphibious assault helicopter carrier, carrying a number of Tiger attack helicopters aboard, to the Libyan coast to conduct military operations upon military targets within Libya. [102] Issues cited include lack of commonality with the other Tiger variants, high maintenance cost of the engines and the shipping time of sending parts to Europe for repair and reconditioning. [37] In January 2013, Eurocopter was reportedly in active discussions over potential Tiger procurements with Brazil, Malaysia, and Qatar. [12] Germany reduced its order to 57 in March 2013. H225M Caracal x 8 unités. [42][57], The Tiger is the first all-composite helicopter developed in Europe. [99], In 2012 after three incidents with cockpit fumes that endangered aircrew, pilots voted to not fly until all safety concerns were addressed. [41] The rotors are composed of a fibre plastic composite material able to withstand combat damage and bird strikes. Le "EC665 Tigre" d´Airbus Helicopters est l'hélicoptère d'attaque le plus maniable et furtif au monde ! [29] Shortly following Spain's order, France chose to not proceed with the pure anti-tank Tiger HAC variant, instead electing to procure the multirole-oriented Tiger HAD being procured by Spain. [106] This request surprised many experts, as the issues mentioned in the 2016 White Paper appeared to have been mostly resolved. [81], In January 2013, as part of France's intervention in the Northern Mali conflict, a small number of Tigers have been deployed for combat operations in the theatre. [82] In March 2017, two German Tigers were deployed to Mali in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, relieving AH-64 Apaches of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, with two more Tigers due to join them. Deutsches Heer: Aufklärung und Unterstützung aus der Luft: Die Tiger sind am Hindukusch, Leipzig. [25] In December 2011, the final Tiger ARH was delivered to the Australian Army. Suivant ses versions, il assure des missions d'appui-destruction (Tigre HAD) et d'appui-protection (Tigre HAP). [45] While some of the weapons use dedicated control interfaces, such as the anti-tank Trigat missile, air-to-air weapons can be managed via controls on both sets of collective and cyclic sticks. [62], Perhaps the most significant single avionics system fitted upon the Tiger is the mast-mounted Osiris sight/sensor; this incorporates optical TV and thermal cameras, a laser range finder/tracker/designator, and multiple gyroscopes for stabilisation. [98], In the 2018–19 time frame the French Army will be further upgrading its Tiger fleet with upgraded avionics and communications systems, and laser-guided rockets, the Tiger Mk3 upgrade.[98]. It was selected by the Spanish Army and the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) decided to upgrade most of their HAP helicopters to the HAD variant. In 1986, the development programme was effectively cancelled due to spiralling costs; it had been officially calculated that supplying the German forces with an equivalent number of US-produced McDonnell Douglas AH-64 Apache attack helicopters would have been a considerably cheaper alternative to proceeding with development of the Tiger. Cette capacité du duo Caracal/Tigre révolutionne les manœuvres d’aérocombats en prenant l’ennemi de vitesse. [39], The Tiger can be fitted with various armaments including rockets, cannons, and a range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, controlled via a dedicated weapons control computer. [2] Despite the early development problems and the political uncertainty between 1984 and 1986, the program was formally relaunched in November 1987; it was at this point that a greater emphasis on the attack helicopter's anti-tank capabilities came about. De ses armes embarquées à son système de pilotage automatique en passant par sa technologie de pointe et les différentes manœuvres de pilotage, le documentaire « Tigre : Hélicoptère de Combat» décrypte les spécificités de l’appareil et nous embarque à bord, aux côtés des pilotes, pour vivre de l’intérieur des missions héliportées. [77] The UHTs operated from Mazar-i-Sharif Air Base inside Afghanistan performing reconnaissance, ground support, and convoy protection duties. Le travail est effectué en vertu d'une étude commandée par l'Organisation conjointe de coopération en matière d'armement (OCCAR). Le Tigre est l’allié de mission idéal de l’hélicoptère de transport Caracal pour sécuriser la zone de posé, attendre la fin d’une opération de commando de type fouille de village ou évacuation sanitaire par exemple, puis couvrir la zone d’extraction en fin d’opération. Je suis pilote de combat sur hélicoptère « Tigre ». The HMD is used by the flying pilot to display basic flight data with digitally enhanced optics, such as night vision or infrared imagery from the sensors, superimposed against; the gunner can use the HMD to interact with and control onboard weapon systems and view targeting data. Le Tigre est un hélicoptère de reconnaissance et de combat capable de se déplacer à des vitesses élevées et à basse altitude pour des missions diurnes et nocturnes. Un hélicoptère de combat Tigre et un Cougar servant au transport de commandos volaient à très basse altitude par nuit noire ce 25 novembre 2019. Un documentaire qui mêle technologie et science du pilotage, le tout en plein cœur de l’action. [90] In December 2015, France decided to upgrade its entire existing Tiger fleet to the HAD standard by 2025.[16]. Il est aujourd’hui l’un des hélicoptères les plus furtifs (grâce à sa conception géométrique, à sa peinture absorbante et à sa signature thermique réduite) et les plus maniables au monde. The Eurocopter Tiger is a four-blade, twin-engine attack helicopter which first entered service in 2003. [citation needed], The Australian Army's Tiger ARHs reached their final operating capability on 18 April 2016. [41] The entire tail section is made of composites, including the single section tail boom. A key aspect of this upgrade, being scheduled to take place around 2023, is to be the adoption of a common anti-tank missile, as well as further improvements to the communication system. [46] Fuel tanks have self-sealing capability to decrease the vulnerability. Under an agreement between the German government and Eurocopter made in March 2013, a total of 51 Tiger UHs will remain in service. Development of the Tiger started during the Cold War, and it was initially intended as an anti-tank helicopter platform to be used against a Soviet ground invasion of Western Europe. [51], The protection systems employed on the Tiger includes stealth; aspects such as the visual, radar, infra red and acoustic signatures have been minimised to better evade threats that may be present upon the battlefield. [69] On 4 February 2011, a French Tiger crashed during a night time operation about 30 miles east of Kabul and both crew members suffered light injuries. Following their languages, in Germany it is known as the Tiger; in France and Spain it is called the Tigre. L'hélicoptère Tigre est un hélicoptère de reconnaissance et de combat franco-allemand entré en service en 2005. Il assure des missions d’appui-protection (version Tigre HAP) et d’appui-destruction (version Tigre HAD). En 1984, les gouvernements allemand et français définirent leur demande pour un hélicoptère multi-rôles pour le champ de bataille. [85] The UHT can carry PARS 3 LR[86] "fire and forget" and/or HOT3 anti-tank missiles as well as 70 mm (2.8 in) Hydra 70 air-to-ground fire support rockets from Belgium manufacturer Forges de Zeebrugge. A joint venture consisting of Aérospatiale and MBB was subsequently chosen as the preferred supplier. Constructeur : EUROCOPTER Signes de reconnaissance : Cockpit en tandem, les 2 pilotes sont l'un derrière l'autre. UHT (UnterstützungsHubschrauber Tiger).. Destiné à l’armée allemande. 206 hélicoptères distribués dans le monde depuis 2005 pour plus de 68 000 heures de vol : l’hélicoptère d’attaque EC665 Tigre est l’un des fleurons de la flotte Airbus Helicopters. Le développement du MTR390 est le fruit d’un programme de coopération réunissant MTU Aero Engines, Rolls-Royce, ITP et Safran Helicopter Engines. The Tiger's navigational suite includes GPS, dual redundant inertial referencing, Doppler radar, separated air data units, radio altimeter and distributed air speed sensors. [2] According to statements by the French Defence Minister André Giraud in April 1986, the collaborative effort had become more expensive than an individual national programme and was also forecast to take longer to complete. [83] On 26 July 2017, one of two German Tigers on the way to a support mission for UN troops crashed in the desert 70 km north of Gao for unknown reasons. [12] Munitions for anti-ground warfare include the nose-mounted 30mm Nexter turret; an assortment of external gun pods, anti-tank missiles, and up to four launchers for 70mm and 68mm rockets can be mounted on the Tiger's stub wings. [61], 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 high-authority digital automatic flight control system, and redundant MIL 1553 data buses. [87] Another difference is the use of a mast-mounted sight, which has second-generation infrared and CCD TV cameras (range 18 km). It is manufactured by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter), the successor company to Aérospatiale's and DASA's respective helicopter divisions, which designate it as the EC665.Following their languages, in Germany it is known as the Tiger; in France and Spain it is called the Tigre. The first two ARH helicopters were delivered to Australia on 15 December 2004. The structure of the Tiger also incorporates protection against lightning strikes and electromagnetic pulses via an embedded copper/bronze grid and copper bonding foil. [10], On 18 June 1999, Germany and France publicly placed orders for an initial batch of 160 Tiger helicopters, 80 for each nation, valued at €3.3 billion. An additional display system is available to both crew in the form of the helmet-mounted display (HMD). Les entreprises retenues furent l'Aérospatiale(L'aérospatiale (nom commun féminin singulier) est une 2x FIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles (Germany), This page was last edited on 23 April 2021, at 00:45. Le MTR390 est un moteur de la classe des 1 250 à 1 450 shp de puissance. L'Alat vient de réceptionner son premier hélicoptère de combat Tigre HAP rétrofité au standard HAD. ", "German army receives final ASGARD-standard Tiger helicopter. Le film nous fait voyager sur les bords de l’étang de Berre où est construit l’appareil mais aussi sur tous les théâtres d’opération où il est utilisé comme au Mali, en République centrafricaine ou en Afghanistan. [70][71], In August 2009, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported that the ten operational Tigers in the German Army were only suitable for pilot training, while others had not been accepted due to defects. The RFI's deadlines are very strict: Initial Operational Capability should be attained by 2026 and all 29 aircraft and training system should be delivered by 2029 at the latest. Mesdames, Messieurs, Au cours des cinq dernières années, lacommission des Affaires étrangères, de la défense et desforces armées s'est régulièrement inquiétéedes retards et des décalages intervenus dans l'exécution de Meilleurs hélicoptères d’attaque. L'appellation civile de cet appareil est l'AS332 L, AS332L1 et AS332L2. [9] National political issues continued to affect the prospects of the Tiger however. Le Tigre est un hélicoptère de combat pouvant assurer la lutte de jour comme de nuit contre des objectifs terrestres ou aériens lents. [citation needed], The Tiger HAP/HCP (Hélicoptère d'Appui Protection, French for "Support and Escort Helicopter" / Hélicoptère de Combat Polyvalent[88] French for "Multipurpose Combat Helicopter"[89]) is a medium-weight air-to-air combat and fire support helicopter built for the French Army. [19] However, neither country would order the Tiger.[20]. It is manufactured by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter), the successor company to Aérospatiale's and DASA's respective helicopter divisions, which designate it as the EC665. Hélicoptère de combat. Les caractéristiques principales de l'hélicoptère d'attaque EC665 Tigre. [17] Discreet talks between Britain and France regarding an association with the Tiger had been continuing since the late 1980s and, although Britain had initially dismissed industrial participation in the project, it was known by the mid 1990s that Britain was prepared to purchase modern attack helicopters from abroad. [65] By November 2009, nearly 50 Tigers had been delivered to customers and the worldwide fleet had accumulated more than 13,000 flight hours. [5], Due to the end of the Cold War and subsequent defence budgets decreases in the 1990s, financial pressures led to further questions regarding the necessity for the entire program; in 1992 there was speculation that the German Defence Ministry might not continue with the project due to the requirement to make fiscal cutbacks. [12][39] The Tiger can also be used in the maritime environment, able to operate from the decks of ships including frigates and during extreme weather conditions. Il est destiné aux hélicoptères militaires de 6 à 7 tonnes et motorise les différentes versions de l’hélicoptère de combat Tigre d’Airbus Helicopters. [26] In August 2019, Australia announced LAND 4503, the Tiger ARH replacement program. [67] The Tigers had their operational certification in Afghanistan in early August 2009;[68] one French officer described the Tiger's role in the theatre as "find, attack, suppress, seize, raid, and support". Le TIGRE est un hélicoptère de reconnaissance et d’attaque (HRA) bimoteur. When deploying missiles such as the Mistral, the Tiger is capable of taking advantage of the munition's off-boresight capabilities. [29], In July 2006, the Saudi government signed a €6.9 billion contract for the sale of 142 helicopters, including 12 Tiger attack helicopters. Fabriqué par Eurocopter, le Tigre est un hélicoptère franco-allemand de combat biplace. Thomson CSF also took over the majority of the Tiger's electronic development work, such as the visual systems and sensors. [90], In January 2016, it was announced that France was working with Australia, Germany, and Spain to define a proposed further upgrade to its Tiger fleet, referred to as Tiger Mk3 upgrade. Les AS332L, L1, L2 sont très employés dans le domaine offshore pour les liaisons avec les plates-formes pétroli… [104][105], In July 2019, Australia's Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) issued a request for information to replace their Tiger helicopters. De jour comme de nuit, il assure la lutte contre des cibles terrestres ou aériennes lentes. [66] The helicopters performed armed reconnaissance and fire support missions, acting in support of coalition ground troops fighting a Taliban insurgency. [18] Eurocopter's management were keen to press production of the Tiger into action as soon as possible, as uncertainty over the date at which production, and therefore availability, would start was viewed as negatively impacting potential export deals. [99] The helicopter was shipped to Australia in part form and locally assembled at Brisbane Airport by Australia Aerospace. Hélicoptère de combat. None of Germany's four deployed Tigers fired a shot in combat, which the Bundeswehr attributed to the helicopter's psychological impact through shows of force being sufficient to counter threats. In September 2003, Spain selected a variant of the Tiger HAP combat support helicopter – the Tiger HAD – for its army. [107] The aim is to procure a "proven and mature, manned, off-the-shelf armed helicopter" that can also operate from Australia's growing fleet of helicopter-capable landing ships. ARH deliveries were to be completed by June 2010 with Full operating capability planned for December 2011. [6] However, Germany was also increasingly keen for the Tiger to perform a wider assortment of missions; beyond being an excellent anti-tank platform, the specifications for the German platform were modified to include armed battlefield reconnaissance, close air support of ground troops, and escorting other helicopters. The weapon configuration was designed to be multirole and easily convertible to cover the whole spectrum of possible mission scenarios and to be effective against a broad range of targets. [38], The Tiger is capable of undertaking a wide range of combat missions, including armed reconnaissance and surveillance, anti-tank and close air support, escort and protection of friendly assets; and can operate during day or night in all-weather conditions, and has been designed to include operations in the aftermath of nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare. Les premières discussions franco-allemandes sur l’hélicoptère Tigre ont eu lieu en 1975. De ses armes embarquées à son système de pilotage automatique en passant par sa technologie de pointe et les différentes manœuvres de pilotage, le documentaire « Tigre : Hélicoptère de Combat» décrypte les spécificités de l’appareil et nous embarque à bord, aux côtés des pilotes, pour vivre de l’intérieur des missions héliportées. [22] On 1 July 2007, because of delays in attaining operational capability, Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation stopped all payments in regards to the procurement. Most of the helicopters will be operated by the 1st Aviation Regiment based at Robertson Barracks in Darwin. On each of its two inner hardpoints and two outer hardpoints the Eurocopter Tiger can carry a combination of the following weapons: Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Eurocopter Tiger Air Display at ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, "Germany finalises cuts to NH90, Tiger helicopter orders", "Eurocopter: Despite Slow Economy, Tiger Helo Deliveries On Track. Le Mil Mi-24 est un hélicoptère de combat et d’attaque … During its prolonged development period the Soviet Union collapsed, but France and Germany chose to proceed with the Tiger, developing it instead as a multirole attack helicopter. It is fitted with a chin-mounted GIAT 30 mm gun turret and can carry 68 mm SNEB unguided rockets or 20 mm machine cannons for the fire support role as well as Mistral air-to-air missiles. [47][48] According to Andrew Warner, chief test pilot during the Tiger's development, it is "the easiest-handling aircraft I have ever flown". Le Tigre doit sa légèreté à sa structure composée à 80 % de matériaux composites, ce qui lui confère une manœuvrabilité exceptionnelle. Ces atouts le rendent parfaitement adapté aux théâtres d’opérations les plus exigeants : Afghanistan, Lybie, Somalie, Mali ou encore Centrafrique. Instead of SNEB unguided rockets, the ARH will use 70 mm (2.75 in) rockets from Belgian developer, Forges de Zeebrugge (FZ). [33] In 2011, several Tigers participated in firing trials of the PARS 3 LR missile as part of a sales effort targeted at the Indian armed forces. Le bout des ailerons d'emport est incliné vers le bas, train d'atterrissage avec 2 roues à l'avant et une à l'arrière, les turbines sont peu apparentes, double aileron (en H) à l'arrière On 21 December 2001, Eurocopter was awarded the contract to meet the Australian Army's "AIR 87 requirement" for 22 Tiger helicopters of the ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) version. ", "Spanish Tigers Deployed to Afghanistan. Il est utilisé pour des missions de reconnaissance, d’attaque, de destruction, d’interception, d’escorte ou de recueil, de jour comme de nuit, en faisant valoir sa grande souplesse d’emploi. Conçu pour des missions d’attaque air-sol ou bien air-air, c’est bien le système d’armement et de détection radar du Tigre qui lui confère son caractère exceptionnel : mitrailleuses, roquettes, système de viseur ultra perfectionné ou encore missiles antichars Hellfire, tout a été pensé pour la réussite des missions. Les entreprises retenues furent l'Aérospatiale et MBB qui travaillèrent en coopération. [27] Deliveries of the HAD variant began in 2007. Le Tigre est un concentré de technologies : sa conception le rend quasi indétectable, c´est le véhicule le mieux adapté aux théâtres d´opérations les plus exigeants comme le Mali, l´Afghanistan ou la Centrafrique de par sa puissance inégalée de 1285 chevaux. [43][44] Either of the crew members can manage the weapon systems or the primary flight controls, switching roles if necessitated; in addition to flying the aircraft, the Tiger's pilot would typically be in control of the self-defence systems and communications, as well as some secondary weapons functions. [103] In April 2019, the Australian Army renewed Airbus Helicopters maintenance contract for a further 5 years running through to 2025. [64], In July 2009, three French Tiger HAP helicopters of the 5th Helicopter Regiment arrived at Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan, marking the first active deployment of the Tiger into an active combat zone. Missions. [28] The September 2003 arrangements not only involved a procurement deal but the induction of Spain into the Tiger program itself, leading to the greater integration of parts of Spain's aeronautics industry with the new multinational Eurocopter organisation. [94][95] It is suited for attack, escort, ground fire support, armed reconnaissance and air-to-air combat roles. Both pilots were killed in the crash. ", "AIR 87 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter", Army pilots stage mutiny over chopper fears 5 December 2015, "Airbus Helicopters gets Australian Tiger support extension", "Airbus Helicopters awarded Australia's ARH Tiger support contract extension", "Australia issues RfI for Tiger helicopter replacement", "Bell, Boeing position for Australian helicopter gunship program", "Apache chosen as armed helicopter replacement", "Die Tiger sind los: Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 übt für den Einsatz. [46] A dedicated nose-mounted forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor is used by the pilot for night time flying. A proposed sale of up to 145 Tigers to Turkey proved a source of controversy; Turkey selected the Tiger as the preferred option, but conflicting attitudes between Eurocopter, France, and Germany in regards to military exports led to Turkey withdrawing its interest. L'AS332L2 évolution du L1 se distinguant par un rotor principal de type « sphériflex » et un rotor arrière « sphériflex » à 4 pales, une motorisation plus puissante (Malika 1A2) et une avionique plus moderne, écrans, navigation pilote automatique. [41] Power is provided by a pair of FADEC-controlled MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshaft engines. « Tous les hélicoptères de combat Tigre seront minutieusement inspectés avant leur prochain vol » et les composants en question seront « remplacés si nécessaire », a-t-elle indiqué. The Eurocopter Tiger is a four-blade, twin-engine attack helicopter which first entered service in 2003. ", MBDA, Roketsan to develop guided weapon system, "The new generation Tiger combat helicopter performs flight demonstrations at the Dubai Air Show", "ILA: Eurocopter defends performance of Tiger attack helicopter", "Afghanistan: Arrival of Three Tiger Helicopters in Kabul", "Eurocopter Tiger completes 1,000 hours in Afghanistan ops", "French Tiger Helo Crashes in Afghanistan; Crew OK", "Germany suspends purchase of EADS military helicopters over wiring faults", "Apache helicopters to be sent into Libya by Britain", "UK Apaches Deployed in Libya in 24 Hours". [40] Amongst the Tiger's notable qualities, it possesses very high levels of agility, much of which is attributed to the design of its 13-meter four-bladed hingeless main rotor; the Tiger can perform full loops and negative g manoeuvres. [108], Data from Wilson,[115][dubious – discuss] McGowen[116]. Since the type's introduction to service, Tigers have been used in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali. 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Doté d’une puissance de 1285 chevaux et véritable concentré de technologies, le modèle EC665 Tigre est l’hélicoptère d’attaque le plus maniable et le plus furtif du monde. [5] Three were to operate as unarmed testbeds and the other two as armed combat prototypes with one for the French escort helicopter variant and the other for the German anti-tank variant.