Military Helicopters
Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec
ICAO: AS50
Overview
The Eurocopter Tiger was developed as a dedicated attack helicopter for European armed forces. Entering service in the early 2000s, it combines advanced avionics with multirole combat capability. The aircraft reflects cooperative European defense development.
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Specifications
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- Engine
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- Engine type
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- Power
- 1,303 hp · 972 kW
- Avionics
- Thales Avionics
- 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
- 51 ft 10 in · 15.80 m
- Tail height
- 12 ft 6 in · 3.81 m
- 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
- 170 kt · 196 mph · 315 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
- 2,110 ft/min · 11 m/s
- Takeoff distance
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- Landing distance
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Operational Context
Eurocopter Tiger — twin-engine attack helicopter
The Tiger first flew in 1991 and entered operational service in 2003. Designed jointly by France and Germany, it features a narrow fuselage and tandem cockpit arrangement. Composite construction contributes to weight savings and survivability.
Two turboshaft engines, each producing approximately 1,300 shaft horsepower, power the helicopter. Cruise speed approaches 160 knots (296 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 13,000 pounds (6,000 kg), supporting anti-tank missiles and cannon armament.
The Tiger has served in Afghanistan and other overseas deployments. Variants include armed reconnaissance and anti-armor configurations. It remains a key attack platform within participating European air forces.
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