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.
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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Modular 70mm Launcher for Tiger Mk3
18-Nov-20 - Thales and Rheinmetall unveil latest-generation digital 70 mm rocket launcher for German Army upgrade program of Tiger Mk III gunship helicopters with “Lock On Before Launch” function for higher reliability and reducing risks to the target surrounding area #rocketsLow Operational Rate for German Helicopters
02-Jan-20 - Military budget constraints continues to make headlines in Germany with this time affecting the two most important Army’s helicopters #GroundedAirbus Global Support Contract for Tiger
03-Dec-19 - OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement / Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) signed long-term support contract for Tiger helicopters of France, Germany and Spain armies #TigerGerman Tiger Helicopters to Resume Flights
22-Sep-17 - German Army to lift, with some restrictions, the grounding order of Tiger helicopters imposed after last July crash in MaliMore News ... | |
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Years | Units | Base |
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2005- | ALAT EFA | Le Luc |
2003- | KHR36 | Fritzlar |