The Eurocopter Tiger UHT is a military helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. It has been in production since 2003 and has a base price of 43 million dollars. The Tiger UHT is a medium-weight multi-role fire support helicopter built for the German Armed Forces. The aircraft can carry a variety of munitions such as the PARS 3LR and HOT3 anti-tank missiles, as well as 70mm Hydra 70 air-to-ground fire support rockets. For air-to-air combat, the Tiger UHT is equipped with two AIM-92 Stinger missiles mounted on each side of the fuselage. The aircraft is configured to be multi-role and armed to be effective in the entire range of possible mission scenarios.
Model No :
Eurocopter Tiger Uht
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
2003 to: Present
Engine :
2 × Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca/MTU MTR390
Power :
1,710 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
157 knots - 291 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
432 Nautical Miles - 800 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
1.22 nautical mile / gallon - 0.597 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
13,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
2105 feet/minute - 10.69metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
6,000 Kg - 13,228 lbs
Max Payload :
1,649 Kg - 3,635 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
355 gallon - 1,345 litre
Baggage Volume :
NA
Seats Economy/General Class :
2 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
NA
Cabin Width :
NA
Cabin Length :
NA
Exterior Length :
14.08 metre - 46.19 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
13 metre - 42.65 feet
The Tiger UHT is powered by two
Rolls-Royce Turbomeca MTU MTR390 engines that provide 1,710 horsepower, allowing it to travel at a top speed of 157 knots for a maximum range of 432 nautical miles. It has a rate of climb of 2,105 feet per minute and a service ceiling of 13,000 feet. Its fuel tank capacity is 355 gallons and its fuel economy is 1.22 nautical miles per gallon. It is crewed by a pilot and weapon systems officer. As it is an attack helicopter, it does not accommodate more passengers.
Eurocopter (now known as
Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the Tiger UHT, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
