Eurocopter EC665 Tiger
European four bladed, twin engine, attack helicopter
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 | |
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| 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.
Bibliography
change- 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.
