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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
The EC-665 Tiger UHT should use it's PARS 3 LR missile's to it's full capability, use of terrain masking to take cover from enemy SPAA or other threats, only peaking out to quickly lock on and launch your PARS 3 LR then quickly retreating back to cover using the high maneuverablity this helicopter offers. The most dangerous threats that pose this helicopter are enemy aircraft, which prove very difficult to fight when using stingers as it pulls very little compared to other missiles such as the R-60M's though the seeker performance is greatly superior to most AAM's in the game. The PARS 3 should be used on almost every single target except high-speed and agile aircraft, as the PARS 3 doesn't trigger any automatic detection system such as MAW until it is too late.
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The EC-665 Tiger UHT should use its PARS 3 LR missiles to its full capability, use of terrain masking to take cover from enemy SPAA or other threats, only peeking out to quickly lock on and launch your PARS 3 LR then quickly retreating back to cover using the high manoeuvrability this helicopter offers. The most dangerous threats that pose this helicopter are enemy aircraft, which prove very difficult to fight when using Stingers as it has low G-tolerance compared to other missiles such as the R-60Ms though the seeker performance is greatly superior to most AAMs in the game. The PARS 3 should be used on almost every single target except high-speed and agile aircraft, as the PARS 3 doesn't trigger any automatic detection system such as MAW until it is too late.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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* Optic is mounted above the rotor, has the ability to only expose the optic and fire on enemies
 
* Optic is mounted above the rotor, has the ability to only expose the optic and fire on enemies
 
* Wide viewing angles on the Optics allow for instant target acquisition and engagement
 
* Wide viewing angles on the Optics allow for instant target acquisition and engagement
* Fire And Forget ATGMs
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* Fire-and-forget ATGMs
* Very maneuverable
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* Very manoeuvrable
 
* Has RWR and MAW
 
* Has RWR and MAW
 
* Low thermal signature
 
* Low thermal signature
 
* Thermal sight
 
* Thermal sight
* Stingers and PARS-3 can be used on aircraft
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* Stingers and PARS-3 can be used against aircraft
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* No radar
 
* No radar
 
* IR missiles will loose lock through smoke and obstacles
 
* IR missiles will loose lock through smoke and obstacles
* Stinger is not effective against fast moving targets greatly limiting self defense against aircraft
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* Stinger is not effective against fast moving targets greatly limiting self-defence against aircraft
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Revision as of 12:55, 15 January 2021

VTOL | Rank 5 USA
AV-8A Harrier Pack
EC-665 Tiger UHT
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GarageImage EC-665 Tiger UHT.jpg
EC-665 Tiger UHT
Research:400 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:1 020 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The EC-665 Tiger UHT is a rank VII German attack helicopter with a battle rating of 10.3 (AB), 11.7 (RB), and 10.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 1 000 m290 km/h
Max altitude4 000 m
Engine2 х MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390-2c
Power1 285 hp
Take-off weight6 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 1,000 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
AB RB
Stock 268 256 4000
Upgraded 308 303

Survivability and armour

MAW
Alerts when an incoming missile is detected, and automatically deploys flares/chaff
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural460 km/h
Gear420 km/h

The armour on this helicopter consists of 20 mm composite AMAP-AIR surrounding the cockpit and protecting the pilot and gunner. Both the pilot and the gunner sit on 5 mm thick Kevlar seats. Finally, there is an additional 8 mm of steel separating the the two engines.

The fuel and transmission sit in the middle of the aircraft, between the gunner and the engine. There is no armour protection for the transmission and fuel, and their placement in the middle of the helicopter make them vulnerable to enemy fire.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB8 586 → 13 900 Sl icon.png
RB4 725 → 7 649 Sl icon.png
SB5 240 → 8 483 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications304 000 Rp icon.png
447 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 800 Ge icon.png
Crew training290 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 020 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 080 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 200 / 330 % Sl icon.png
232 / 232 / 232 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods cd 98 main rotor.png
Replacing helicopter blades
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods heli flak jacket.png
Flak jacket
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods heli structure.png
Helicopter frame
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
33 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
830 Ge icon.png
Mods gunpods.png
FN HMP400 LCC
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
MAW
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg50_belt_pack
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
HOT-3
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
APKWS II
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods rocket gun.png
FN RMP LC
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods atgm heli preset.png
PARS 3 LR
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg50_new_gun
Research:
33 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
830 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-92 Stinger
Research:
33 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
830 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Night vision devices
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Suspended armament

The EC-665 Tiger UHT can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 19 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 22 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 8 x HOT-3 missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x HOT-3 missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x HOT-3 missiles + 3 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 19 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 22 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 8 x HOT-3 missiles + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x HOT-3 missiles + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x HOT-3 missiles + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 3 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 8 x PARS 3 LR missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x PARS 3 LR missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x PARS 3 LR missiles + 3 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x PARS 3 LR missiles + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles
  • 1 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine gun + 4 x PARS 3 LR missiles + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 3 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 8 x PARS 3 LR missiles + 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles

Usage in battles

The EC-665 Tiger UHT should use its PARS 3 LR missiles to its full capability, use of terrain masking to take cover from enemy SPAA or other threats, only peeking out to quickly lock on and launch your PARS 3 LR then quickly retreating back to cover using the high manoeuvrability this helicopter offers. The most dangerous threats that pose this helicopter are enemy aircraft, which prove very difficult to fight when using Stingers as it has low G-tolerance compared to other missiles such as the R-60Ms though the seeker performance is greatly superior to most AAMs in the game. The PARS 3 should be used on almost every single target except high-speed and agile aircraft, as the PARS 3 doesn't trigger any automatic detection system such as MAW until it is too late.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Optic is mounted above the rotor, has the ability to only expose the optic and fire on enemies
  • Wide viewing angles on the Optics allow for instant target acquisition and engagement
  • Fire-and-forget ATGMs
  • Very manoeuvrable
  • Has RWR and MAW
  • Low thermal signature
  • Thermal sight
  • Stingers and PARS-3 can be used against aircraft

Cons:

  • With the optic mounted above the rotor looking down you will see the rotor spinning
  • Only hardpoint mounted machineguns
  • No radar
  • IR missiles will loose lock through smoke and obstacles
  • Stinger is not effective against fast moving targets greatly limiting self-defence against aircraft

History

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Media

Images
Videos

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the helicopter;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


Eurocopter Group
Attack  EC-665 Tiger HAD · Tiger HAD Block 2 · EC-665 Tiger HAP · EC-665 Tiger UHT

Germany helicopters
Attack 
Hip  ◊Mi-8TB
Hind  ◊Mi-24P · ◄Mi-24P HFS 80
Tiger  EC-665 Tiger UHT
Utility 
BO 105  BO 105 CB-2 · BO 105 PAH-1 · BO 105 PAH-1A1
Alouette  ◄SA 313B Alouette II
Huey  ◄UH-1D