TIGER
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Characteristics
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maxi Take-Off Weight (MTOW) - ISA, SL
6,600 kg
14,553 lb
Engine 2 x MTR 390 - Step 1-5
1,092 kW
1,464 shp
Super contingency power (OEI)
1,322 kW 1,774 shp Standard fuel capacity
1,105 kg 2,435 lb Standard fuel capacity + external fuel tanks 1,689 kg 3,723 lb
PERFORMANCES
Fast cruise speed at MTOW SL
271 km/h
146 kts
Mission duration (standard)
2 h 30 min
Maximum endurance with external fuel tank
5 h 00 min Max range “armed” with standard fuel tanks 400 nm 740 km Max range “not armed” with external fuel tanks 610 nm 1,130 km
FLIGHT ENVELOPE
Operating temperature
- 30°C to ISA + 35°C
Service ceiling -500 m to 4000 m -1,640 ft to 13,123 ft -
Main assets
Low Detectability
- Flat and narrow silhouette,
- Low radar IR signature,
- Passive weapon system, capable to operate with nil laser / EM (except when firing).
Low Vulnerability
- Systems redundancies and segregation,
- Agility (Rigid rotor),
- Self-sealing tanks.
High Survivability
- Additional Ballistic Protection,
- Chaff & Flares dispenser,
- High crashworthiness.
Passive Electronic Warfare System
High Maneuverability and Agility
- Highly responsive Bearing Main Rotor Head.
Optimal Visibility
- Tandem cockpit, pilot in front and gunner in upper position.
Firing Domain
- Equal to flight domain, either in Air-to-Ground or in Air-to-Air combat.
Range for self deployment Easy to Maintain
- Operable without heavy infrastructure,
- Low Manpower,
- Optimum Availability.
