Tiger HAD contract for France and Spain signed in Bonn
Marignane, 05 December 2005
A formal contract concerning an HAD version of world-leading helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter’s TIGER was signed on November 30th in Bonn between Eurocopter TIGER and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d'Armement), a European organization for armament cooperation.
This agreement supersedes the ITP (instruction to proceed) signed on December 8th 2004 by both parties, which had officially launched the HAD (Hélicoptère Appui Destruction) version of the TIGER, a multi-role combat helicopter.
As Fabrice Brégier, President of Eurocopter group points out, "this declaration underlines the excellent cooperation of Spain, France and Germany, both on an industrial and political level".
The contract has been aligned with Spanish DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Material), French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) and German BWB (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung). It comprises the development and production investments in an HAD version of Eurocopter TIGER, for both Spain and France, as well as the production of 18 HAD helicopters and the retrofit of 6 HAP aircraft for Spain.
By means of this contract, the total number of TIGER helicopters ordered through OCCAR now amounts up to 80 aircraft for Germany (UHT), 80 for France (70 HAP and 10 HAC) and 24 for Spain (6 HAP and 18 HAD). A contractual change of 30 HAP and 10 HAC by 40 HAD for France is intended to be proceeded in a further step in 2006.
The HAD development will lead to a qualification in 2010 and deliveries from 2010 to 2014. The Spanish HAD helicopters will be assembled in Eurocopter’s Spanish Albacete site, documenting the great technological expertise of the group’s Spanish third pillar.
The French HAD will be produced in the group’s main plant in Marignane.
The TIGER HAD
The HAD version of the TIGER is based on the TIGER HAP and incorporates principally a more powerful engine, an IFF interrogation function, a new ballistic protection, as well as Air-to Ground Missile (AGM) capability.
Eurocopter is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2004, EADS generated revenues of € 31.8 billion and employed a workforce of about 110,000. The EADS Group includes the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world's largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and the joint venture MBDA, the international leader in missile systems. EADS is the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium, is the prime contractor for the Ariane launcher, develops the A400M military transport aircraft and is the largest industrial partner for the European satellite navigation system Galileo.
For more information, please contact:
Jean Louis ESPES
Eurocopter
Tel.: + 33 (0)4 42 85 95 55
Cellphone: + 33 (0)4 42 85 95 64
mailto: jean-louis.espes@eurocopter.com
Christina GOTZHEIN
Eurocopter
Tel.: + 49 (0) 89 6000 64 88
Fax: + 49 (0) 89 6000 44 37
mailto: christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com
Jesus RUIZ
Eurocopter
Tel.: + 34 91 379 66 04
Fax: + 34 91 379 66 10
mailto: jesus.ruiz@eurocopter.com
Christopher BACH
Eurocopter
Tel.: +49 (0) 906 71 4565
Fax: +49 (0) 906 71 3939
mailto: christopher.bach@eurocopter.com
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