The 20 Best Attack Helicopters That Are Still In Service

Published on 05/13/2022
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6) ii. TAI T129B

The T129B is a “multi-role” aircraft with electronic warfare capabilities. A total of 51 helicopters were built, with one serving as a weapons testbed. The T129B is equipped with a 20 mm gatling gun and can carry up to eight UMTAS ATGMs, sixteen Cirit missiles, eight air-launched Stinger missiles, and 76 70 mm (2.75 in) unguided rockets.

6) ii. TAI T129B

6) ii. TAI T129B

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5. Eurocopter Tiger

The Tiger is the second and most modern attack helicopter to emerge from Western Europe, having been developed jointly by France and Germany. It is the most popular and successful European design, having sold over 180 units. Carbon laminates, Kevlar, and honeycomb-shaped components make up 80 percent of the airframe, which is constructed using a composite pattern. The Tiger is used by German, French, Spanish, and Australian forces and is equipped with a variety of Western missiles, rockets, and a French cannon.

5. Eurocopter Tiger

5. Eurocopter Tiger

There are several variants of the Tiger; a different one for each of Germany, France and Australia.

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