Military Helicopters
Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec
ICAO: AS50
Overview
The Eurocopter Tiger UHT is the German Army variant of the Tiger attack helicopter. Entering service in the 2000s, it emphasizes anti-armor and reconnaissance capability. The aircraft features mission-specific avionics and weapons systems.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
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- Engine type
- -
- Power
- 1,710 hp · 1,275 kW
- Avionics
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- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
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- Cabin width
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- Cabin height
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- Cabin length
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- Exterior length
- 46 ft 2 in · 14.08 m
- Tail height
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- Fuselage diameter
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- Wing span
- 42 ft 8 in · 13.00 m
- Baggage volume
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- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- 13,200 lb · 6,000 kg
- Max landing weight
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- Max payload
- 3,650 lb · 1,650 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 360 gal · 1,300 L · 1,100 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 157 kt · 181 mph · 291 km/h
- Maximum speed
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- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
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- Range
- 432 nm · 500 mi · 800 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.22 nm/gal · 0.60 km/L
- Ceiling
- 13,000 ft · 4,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,105 ft/min · 11 m/s
- Takeoff distance
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- Landing distance
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Operational Context
Eurocopter Tiger UHT — attack helicopter
The Tiger UHT first entered service in 2005 with Germany. It incorporates mast-mounted sensors and advanced targeting systems. The design emphasizes agility and survivability.
Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 1,300 shaft horsepower each power the helicopter. Cruise speed approaches 160 knots (296 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 13,000 pounds (6,000 kg).
The UHT has supported German overseas deployments. Its configuration differs from other Tiger variants in armament and systems layout. The aircraft remains in operational service.