NH90 Sea Tiger
Type: Attack Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters / Leonardo (formerly Finmeccanica)
First Deployed: 2025
Overview
Naval variant of the NH90 helicopter specifically configured for the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) to replace the aging Sea Lynx Mk88A in the shipborne anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare roles. The Sea Tiger features a Leonardo AESA search radar, dipping sonar, sonobuoy processing system, torpedo capability, and a comprehensive mission system for autonomous maritime patrol operations. Equipped with door-mounted weapons for force protection and anti-surface engagement. Designed to operate from F125 and F126 frigates as well as K130 corvettes. Germany ordered 31 Sea Tiger helicopters with first deliveries beginning in 2025, representing a significant enhancement to the Deutsche Marine's rotary-wing capability.
Technical Specifications
| role | Naval anti-submarine warfare helicopter |
|---|---|
| range | 1,000 km |
| payload | Torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, dipping sonar |
| sensors | ASW suite, dipping sonar, sonobuoy capability, 360° radar |
| max_speed | 291 km/h |
| designed_for | German Navy F126 frigate operations |
| manufacturer | NHIndustries (Airbus/Leonardo/Fokker) |
Operators
- Belgium
- Germany
- Oman
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