Escort/support Tiger has maiden flight

THE FIRST ESCORT/SUPPORT version of the Eurocopter Tiger attack-helicopter prototype has been flown for the first time. The aircraft, the fourth prototype to be flown, is the first to be equipped with an active weapon system. During the 1h flight, aiming tests were carried out with the Tiger's 30mm cannon, ...

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