Noble Jump’s NATO Media Information Centre
May 11, 2023

German Tiger Helicopter – Highly Versatile Air Asset

Two German Tiger Helicopters arrived disassembled on the Ukrainian Antonov An-124 at Decimomannu Air Base, Sardinia on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, to participate in NATO exercise Noble Jump 23.

The German helicopters are part of Combat Helicopter Regiment 36, based in Fritzlar, Germany, and arrived along with 30 military personnel.

The combat helicopters are part of the German Aviation Task Force NATO Response Force (NRF) Land Component 2022 – 2024, whose second weapon system is the NH90 transport helicopter, which is also participating in the exercise. The unit has a total of 4 helicopters in Sardinia.

The Tiger is capable of a wide range of combat missions, including armed reconnaissance and surveillance, anti-tank and close air support, escort and protection of friendly units….

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As part of Noble Jump 23, the Tigers will practice combat operations with ground forces of various nations and participate in live fire exercises with anti-tank missiles, unguided rockets and automatic cannons.

Photos: NATO.