Eurocopter EC665 Tiger

The Eurocopter EC665 Tiger is a new generation of attack helicopter built in France and Germany by Eurocopter. At the beginning of 2013, countries using this were Australia, France, Germany, and Spain. The Tiger (French: Tigre) is a twin-turbine helicopter built in metal. Weapons are rockets, 30mm cannon, and missiles.

Eurocopter EC665 Tiger
Eurocopter Tiger of the French Army.
Role Attack Helicopter
National origin France & Germany
Manufacturer Eurocopter.
First flight April 27th 1991.
Introduction 2005
Status Active
Primary user French Army

France used this helicopter in the Afghanistan war and in 2013 war in Mali against al-Qaeda.

Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Media

Bibliography

  • Jackson, Robert, Helicopters: Military, Civilian, and Rescue Rotorcraft (The Aviation Factfile). London: Grange Books Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-84013-812-2.
  • Gaillard, Pierre, Avions et hélicoptères militaires d'aujourd'hui Paris, France : Larivière éditions, 1999. ISBN 2-907051-24-5.