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Eurocopter UH Tiger
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German Army Aviation

Service : 2003 to present

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Germany originally ordered 80 UHT ( Unterstützungshubschrauber Tiger ) to replace the PAH-1 but the program suffered delays and technical problems. As of 2011, the orders have been cut to 40 with 27 already delivered by September 2012

Between 2011 and 2014, Airbus Donauworth delivered 12 upgraded helicopters under ASGARD (Afghanistan Stabilization German Army Rapid Deployment) contract with engine sand filters, additional ballistic protection, mission data recorder and enhanced communication equipment for multinational missions.

The entire remaining Tiger fleet was grounded on 2 Aug 2019. A programme of inspection and replacement of titanium bolts in safety critical areas was instigated. Airframes were being returned to service after they had been through the programme. Bolts in non-safety critcal areas were to be replaced as part of normal line maintenance.

In 2023 The German government decided not to participate in the Tiger Mk3 programme and to withdraw the helicopter from service in 2038 and placed an order for H145M

In January 2024, it was announced that the Tiger fleet will be retired in 2032 instead of 2038.

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