Tiger MkIII
Tiger MkIII
Attack Helicopters
Basic Information
Name
Tiger MkIII
Designation
Tiger MkIII
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Attack Helicopters
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters
Date of Introduction
2029
Description
The Tiger MkIII is the next generation of the Tiger attack helicopter being developed to meet the requirements of the French, German and Spanish armies. The new Tiger will feature newer avionics along with the next generation battlefield capabilities. The first de-risking study for the MkIII was started in September 2018 and may deliver an operational aircraft by the mid 2020s. In March 2022 France and Spain agreed to develop the Tiger Mk III with the first flight planned for 2025 and first deliveries planned for 2029. France will upgrade 42 helicopters with 25 options while Spain will upgrade 18 Tiger helicopters.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Attack Helicopters
Status
Under Development
Origin
France, Germany, Spain
Contractor
Airbus Helicopters
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2029
First Flight
2025
Total Production
?
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: MAST-F (8)
Item 2
Surface-to-Air Missiles: Mistral 3 (4)
Variants
Variant 1
Tiger UHT
Variant 2
Tiger HAP
Variant 3
Tiger ARH
Variant 4
Tiger HAD
Variant 5
Tiger MkIII
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000477
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (3)
France
Germany
Spain
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