Modernized Tiger Helicopters to be Fitted with Nexter’s New Turrets

KDNS subsidiary Nexter is enhancing the performance of its THL30 turret for upgraded Tiger helicopters.

The new standard was developed by Airbus Helicopters on behalf of OCCAR, and financed by the French and Spanish governments. This work is focused primarily on increasing its lateral clearance to enable it to engage targets at more than 90° to either side.

In addition, on-board electronics are being modernized to optimize weight and volume. These gains are essential to Airbus Helicopters to stay within the weight limit set for the upgraded Tiger, and complete the development of this new standard. The THL30 retrofit kits will be delivered by Nexter to Airbus Helicopters at its sites in Marignane, France and Albacete, Spain.

The THL30 is a light turret armed with a 30mm gun and designed specifically for the Tiger helicopter.

The turret will enter service in 2028.