Eurocopter EC665 Tiger (ARH)

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The Eurocopter EC665 Tiger (ARH) is an Australian variant of the Tiger attack helicopter, designed for armed reconnaissance and close air support missions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf armed reconnaissance helicopter
attack helicopter
airframeConfiguration tandem-seat
alliance NATO-compatible systems
armament air-to-air missiles
air-to-ground missiles
chin-mounted 30 mm cannon
rocket pods
avionics helmet-mounted sight and display
integrated targeting system
night vision capability
basedOn Eurocopter Tiger
category military helicopter
rotorcraft
countryOfOperator Australia
crew 2
crewPositions pilot and gunner
designedFor Australian Army requirements
network-centric warfare
operations in hot and high conditions
engineModel MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390
engineType turboshaft
feature armoured cockpit
composite airframe
fly-by-wire controls
stealthy design elements
hasVariant Eurocopter Tiger HAD
Eurocopter Tiger HAP
Eurocopter Tiger UHT
manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
Eurocopter
mission anti-armour warfare
armed reconnaissance
close air support
escort
numberOfEngines 2
operator Australian Army
originCountry France
Germany NERFINISHED
partOf Eurocopter Tiger family
primaryUser Australian Army Aviation
role armed reconnaissance
close air support
serviceEntry early 2000s
status in service (Australian Army)
usedIn deployed operations overseas
training operations in Australia

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Australian Army Aviation Corps ("Eurocopter Tiger ARH")
operatesAircraftType
Australian Army
usesEquipment

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