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MTR390, the engine of Tiger attack helicopter

MTR390 2C

MTR390

Safran Helicopter Engines

Power range 1,250 to 1,450 shp

Engine monitoring Dual-channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control)

Any questions?

MTR390 is installed in all Airbus Tiger attack helicopter variants (HAP, HAD, and ARH). The development of the MTR390 is the result of a partnership between MTU Aero Engines, Rolls-Royce, ITP Aero and Safran Helicopter Engines.

MTR390

Safran Helicopter Engines

Power range 1,250 to 1,450 shp

Engine monitoring Dual-channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control)

Any questions?

Unrivaled power-to-weight ratio

Designed to perform in the harshest of environments

Simple maintenance

Two versions

Two versions of MTR390 are in service: the 2C fitted to the Tiger HAP, ARH and UHT variants, and the E, intended for the Tiger HAD. The MTR390 E is a 14% more powerful version of the MTR390 2C, enhancing the Tiger performance in hot-and-high conditions.

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