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Airbus Helicopters Tiger

Lift typeRotary wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationAttack
Final assembly Albacete , Donauworth Genderkingen
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Twin turboshaft military combat helicopter. Includes enhanced Tiger HAD variant.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAP/HCP 1991 / 1991 HAP/HCP: 'Hélicoptère d'Appui Protection'/ 'Hélicoptère de Combat Polyvalent', baseline variant.
Airbus Helicopters UHT 1991 / 1991 UHT: 'Unterstützungshubschrauber', German mutli-role fire suport variant.
Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD 2004 / 2007 HAD: 'Hélicoptère d'Appui Destruction' in French or 'Helicoptero de Apoyo y Destrucción' in Spanish, enhanced escort and fire support variant.

Recent news

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Supply chain

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Management Professional Services (1)
Materials Coatings (1) Composites (1) Metals (1)
Components Active Electronic Components (1) Actuation (2) Electrical Components (1) Fasteners (1) Mechanical Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (1)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (1) Environmental Systems (1) Landing Assemblies (3) Weapons Systems (2)
Avionics Avionic Components (2) Communications (Airborne) (1) Flight and Data Management (3) Indicators and Instruments (5) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1)
Power Systems Electrical Power Systems (2) Engine Components (1) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (1) Power Transmission (3) Rotors & Propellers (3)
Testing Test Equipment (1)
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Management / Professional Services

Pennant Australasia (was ADG) Analysis Technical Manuals: S1000D software; interactive electronic technical manuals (IETM/IETP)

Materials / Coatings

AkzoNobel (Mapaero) Analysis Paints: Water based paints for cabin interior

Materials / Composites

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Composite Structures: Composite structural parts & assemblies

Materials / Metals

Kanfit Ltd Analysis Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Sheet metal parts

Components / Active Electronic Components

Cablex Pty Ltd Analysis | News Electronic Harnesses:

Components / Actuation

Elektro-Metall Export Analysis Rotary Actuators: Trim actuators
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: Main and tail rotor servo controls

Components / Electrical Components

Elimco Aerospace Analysis Wire Harnesses:

Components / Fasteners

Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG Analysis Rivets: ; Screws: ; Bolts:

Components / Mechanical Components

ECE Analysis Windshield Wipers: Windshield wiper system

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Elimco Aerospace Analysis Sensors/Transducers: Position and tension (current) sensors

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Elimco Aerospace Analysis Airborne Consoles: Consoles (tier 1)

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis Air Conditioning Equipment: Air conditioning systems

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Main landing gear swinging levers & shock absorbers
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Analysis Helicopter Landing Gear: Tail landing gear (Tiger HAP)
Safran Landing Systems Analysis Helicopter Landing Gear:

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

MAP Mecanique Aeronautique Pyreneenne Analysis Gun Mounts: Cannon support
Thales AVS France Analysis IFF Interrogators: TSC 2000 IFF Mk 2 (Tiger HAP)

Avionics / Avionic Components

Diehl Aerospace GmbH Analysis Control Panels: Operator control panels
ECE Analysis Control Panels: Cockpit components & integrated control panel

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

TEAM t/a Cobham Avionics Analysis Onboard Intercom Systems: Audio system, including processing box, intercom stations & service station

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH Analysis | News Onboard Computers: EuroGrid Tactical Mission Computer (ETMC) (Tiger HAP)
Thales AVS France Analysis Automatic Flight Control Systems: Integrated AFCS and computer (Tiger HAP)
Thales AVS France Analysis Autopilots: ; Cockpit Control Systems:

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

BAE Systems plc Analysis Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Knighthelm HMD (Tiger HAP)
Diehl Aerospace GmbH Analysis Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Graphics & processor board plus corresponding computers for HMSD (with Thales)
Thales Avionics Analysis Head-Up Displays: ; LCD Displays: 6" x 6" displays
Thales AVS France Analysis Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): TopOwl helmet-mounted sight & display (Tiger HAP)
Thales AVS France Analysis Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Helmet mounted sight & display

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Thales AVS France Analysis Inertial Components & Systems: PIXYZ three-axis ring laser gyro units (Tiger HAP)

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

ECE Analysis Power Distribution Equipment: Power electrical distribution boxes; power contactors
JOYVATLAS EUROATLAS GmbH Analysis Power Conversion Equipment: Multiple DC/DC coverter (Trigat weapons system); power distribution box

Power Systems / Engine Components

Diehl Aerospace GmbH Analysis Engine Controls: Engine control & monitoring unit

Power Systems / Engines

MTR GmbH Analysis Turboshaft Engines: (MTR 390 - Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD - MTR 390-E; Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAP/HCP - MTR 390-2C; Airbus Helicopters UHT - MTR 390-2C )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Safran Aerosystems Analysis Fuel Tanks & Systems: Flexible fuel tanks

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Airbus Helicopter Technik GmbH Analysis Gearboxes: Intermediate and tail gearbox
Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls - Engine Components Analysis Rotor Drives: Drive systems
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Analysis Gears & Assemblies: Gears for tail gearbox (ZFL)

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Airbus Helicopters Analysis | News Helicopter Rotors: Three-blade Spheriflex tail rotor
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Analysis Helicopter Rotors: Main rotor
MAP Mecanique Aeronautique Pyreneenne Analysis Helicopter Rotors: Principal gear box

Testing / Test Equipment

Elimco Aerospace Analysis Test Benches: FAL Test Means
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