EC665 Tiger Multi-role Combat Helicopter

The Eurocopter EC665 Tiger was developed in method of doing to a request from one German and French governments for a need for an advanced multi-role combat helicopter. your first flight in to the French Army took place in 2003. There seem to be currently 4 major users of these EC665 Tiger: French Army, Australian Army, German Army, Spanish Army.

EC665 Tiger might be equipped with other four MBDA (formerly Matra BAe Dynamics) Mistral or Raytheon Stinger air-to-air missiles. The air-to-air missile control functions seem to be about the flight control grip. Target acquisition is completed by and make access to these joystick to steer the sight manually or with other automatic tracking. The FIM-92 Stinger missile, as well produced under license by EADS (formerly LFK), is equipped with other a 1kg warhead and range up to 5km. The Mistral missile has a 3kg warhead and range of 6km.

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AW101 (EH101) Medium Lift Helicopter

The AW101 (EH101), developed jointly by Agusta of Italy and GKN Westland Helicopters, combines military and civil variants in a single integrated program with an optional rear loading ramp and full ice protection system. The AW101 (EH101) was in full production in each Italy and the UK with launch orders for over 80 aircraft. The helicopter was said by the manufacturer to have been the only new medium lift helicopter that's in full production and offered in four variants.

The AW101 (EH101) is powered by{three engine, that give superior, one-engine inoperative performance over twin-engine designs, giving it a reassuring safety advantage. Additionally several crucial systems are duplicated or triplicated giving the EH101 an outsized level of system redundancy and safety margin, one thing that is particularly necessary when operating in hostile environments.

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AS 550 Fennec Anti-Tank Helicopter

AS 550 Fennec Photos

The AS 550 FENNEC anti-tank helicopter (ATH) is a development of the Aerospatiale AS 350 which first flew in 1976. The FENNEC is built by Eurocopter in France and is used by Denmark and Singapore. The civilian version (unarmed) is used in the French Army and the Australian Navy. The Danish Army ordered 12 FENNEC in 1987 to be delivered in 1990. FENNEC is usually set in anti-tank version, but can be easily reconfigured in an unarmed version. It is equipped to instrumentflying which means that the Fennec is able to fly in all weather. The crew seats are protected by armor.

The ATH is equipped with the weapon system HeliTOW. It consists of two trailer launchers for two TOW missiles each (tube launched, optical tracking and guide wire), an optical sight with the expansion of 3 to 12 times (like binoculars), a number of computers for calculations, and a control panel in front of the gunner. The maximum. Range is 3750 meters (2.4 miles).

The ATH is the most anti-tank unit mobile tactical commander. It is characterized by the ability to implement rapid change, the concentration of large fires, and fast targets. ATH is capable of deployment over long distances, and movement / recognition in daylight and in darkness because the computer is equipped with night vision goggles.

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EC 635 Light Combat Helicopter

Eurocopter EC 635 Photos

The EC 635 is powerful lightweight twin-engine Eurocopter military helicopter for air to air combat and ground support. Also used as a utility helicopter and the search for training and combat search and rescue and rescue. The helicopter is a protected version of armor and armed with the proven federal civil EC 135 helicopters, of which over 300 have been ordained.

The manufacturer offers the EC 635 helicopter with a choice of two engine types, both equipped with complete motor authority digital control (FADEC). The FADEC system provides enhanced performance, engine protection and increased central control. The engine of the EC 635 T1 is the Turbomeca Arrius 2B2, with a capacity of 417kW continuous power, while the EC 635 P1 is equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 with a capacity of 419kW continuous power.

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NH90 Multi-role Military Helicopter

NH90 Multi-role Military Helicopter Photos

NHI NH90 is a medium-sized helicopters, twin-engine multi-role military helicopter made by NH Industries, a company established by Agusta, Eurocopter and Stork Fokker Aerospace. The NH90, which can be flown by a single pilot, is designed to function day and night and in bad weather. Have been ordered by several nations, and is expected to enter service from 2007.

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AS 532 Cougar Twin Engine Combat Helicopter

AS 532 Cougar Twin Engine Combat Helicopter Photos

The company Eurocopter manufactures the Cougar family of twin-engine helicopters, of which over 350 have been ordered. Eurocopter is a subsidiary of EADS (European Aeronautics Defence and Space) company formed by DaimlerChrysler Aerospace of Germany, Aerospatiale Matra of France and CASA of Spain.

The helicopter is in service with 28 air forces, armies and navies eight five. 64 are operational with the French army. As the AS 532 search and rescue combat A2 (CSAR) helicopter, two other versions of the Cougar, the surveillance system operated AS532 Horizonte a ground station, and the AS532 UB / AB version of the utility.

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Eurocopter AS 565 Panther Multirole Light Helicopter

Eurocopter AS 565 Panther Multirole Light Helicopter Photos

The Eurocopter AS 565 Panther is Multirole Light Helicopter, designed for troop transport, logistical support and medical evacuation. It is operational with the Brazilian Army, the armed forces of Saudi Arabia and the IDF. The version of the Army is designated as the AS 565UB and naval versions, 565MB (unarmed) and AS 565SB (armed). The helicopter first flew in 1984 and entered production in 1986. 259 AS 565 Panthers have been ordered: 181 military and 78 naval versions.

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