The Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) is the version ordered by the Australian Army based on the Eurocopter Tigre HAP and to be assembled locally by Australian Aerospace
In December 2001 Eurocopter was awarded the contract for the Australian Army’s Air 87 requirement for 22 helicopters. The Tiger ARH is a modified version of the Tiger HAP with upgraded MTR390 engines and a laser designator incorporated in the Strix sight for the firing of Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles. The first Tiger ARH was scheduled to enter service in 2004. Australian Aerospace (a subsidiary of Eurocopter) is to set up a local production facility for assembly of the helicopters and the manufacture of parts for the entire programme. ADI Ltd will be a major subcontractor, responsible for customising the mission and communications systems
In December 2001 Eurocopter was awarded the contract for the Australian Army’s Air 87 requirement for 22 helicopters. The Tiger ARH is a modified version of the Tiger HAP with upgraded MTR390 engines and a laser designator incorporated in the Strix sight for the firing of Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles. The first Tiger ARH was scheduled to enter service in 2004. Australian Aerospace (a subsidiary of Eurocopter) is to set up a local production facility for assembly of the helicopters and the manufacture of parts for the entire programme. ADI Ltd will be a major subcontractor, responsible for customising the mission and communications systems
Tiger ARH News |
Australia to Replace Tigers with Apaches
15-Jan-21 - Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced acquisition of 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian valued A$4.5B to replace from 2025 the 22 Airbus Tiger helicopters which are currently in use by the Australian Army #ApacheTiger to the Rescue
06-Aug-20 - An Australian Army Tiger attack helicopter embarked on the assault helicopter carrier HMAS Canberra returning from Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) off Hawaii, assisted a three-person crew that had been missing for three days in a remote island in Micronesia #TigerAustralian Army Replacing the Tiger
17-Feb-20 - The Australian Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) completed an analysis of contenders in the LAND 4503 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Replacement Project #TigerAirbus Offering Australia Tiger Beyond 2040
29-Aug-19 - Airbus responded Australian Request for Information (RFI) for the Tiger replacement Project LAND 4503 claiming AUD 3 billion in savings if chosen against Bell or Boeing proposals #TigerAustralian Army Tigers Aboard Canberra for IPE 19
02-May-19 - Australian Army’ Tiger helicopters aboard HMAS Canberra for Indo Pacific Endeavour (IPE) deployment #IPE19More News ... | |
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Specifications Tiger ARH |
List of Operators of Tiger ARH |
Years | Model | Org | |
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2004/11 | Australia Pacific | ||
2004- | Australian Army Aviation |
Global Distribution of Tiger ARH |
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Construction Numbers |
C/N | Year | History | |
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4001 | A38-001,F-ZVLH | ||
4002 | A38-002 | ||
4003 | A38-003 | ||
4004 | A38-004 | ||
4005 | 2005 | A38-005 | |
4006 | A38-006 | ||
4007 | A38-007 | ||
4008 | A38-008 | ||
4009 | A38-009 | ||
4010 | A38-010 | ||
4011 | A38-011 | ||
4012 | A38-012 | ||
4013 | A38-013 | ||
4014 | A38-014 | ||
4015 | A38-015 | ||
4016 | A38-016 | ||
4017 | A38-017 | ||
4018 | A38-018 | ||
4019 | A38-019 | ||
4020 | A38-020 | ||
4021 | A38-021 | ||
4022 | A38-022 |