Yzd Khalifa
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Here is the export attempts of the Tiger :-
During the 1990s, export prospects for the Tiger had been invigorated by two large bids for orders from Britain and the Netherlands.[16] Discreet talks between Britain and France regarding an association with the Tiger had been continuing since the late 1980s and, although Britain has initially dismissed industrial participation in the project, it was known by the mid 1990s that Britain was prepared to purchase modern attack helicopters from abroad.[17] Eurocopter's management were keen to press production of the Tiger into action as soon as possible, as uncertainty over the date at which production, and therefore availability, would start was viewed as negatively impacting potential export deals. In both the Netherlands and Britain, a considerable amount of lobbying pressure was applied in the hopes of the Tiger's selection.[18] However, ultimately neither country would order the Tiger to meet their requirements.[19]
Australian Army Tiger in 2005
On 21 December 2001, Eurocopter was awarded the contract to meet the Australian Army's "AIR 87 requirement" for 22 Tiger helicopters of the ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) version. Modifications from the standard Tiger included new communications and avionics systems, as well as compatibility with Australian safety requirements.[20] Per the contract's terms, 18 of the 22 aircraft were assembled at Australian Aerospace's Brisbane facility, a subsidiary of Eurocopter.[21] On 1 July 2007, because of delays in attaining operational capability, Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation stopped all payments in regards to the procurement.[22] According to Australia's Department of Defense, by 2008 the main issues had been addressed and payments resumed accordingly.[23] In October 2010, it was revealed that the helicopters will not be fully operational for another two years.[24] In December 2011, the final Tiger ARH was delivered to the Australian Army.[25]
In September 2003, Spain selected a variant of the Tiger HAP combat support helicopter – the Tiger HAD – for its army. The 24 helicopters of this type would be armed with the PARS 3 LR and Mistral missile systems, and feature uprated Enhanced MTR390 engines capable of lifting heavier payloads.[26] Deliveries of the HAD variant began in 2007.[27] The September 2003 arrangements not only involved a procurement deal but the induction of Spain into the Tiger program itself, leading to the greater integration of parts of Spain's aeronautics industry with the new multinational Eurocopter organisation.[28] Shortly following Spain's order, France chose to not proceed with the pure anti-tank Tiger HAC variant, instead electing to procure the multirole-oriented Tiger HAD being procured by Spain.[28]
In July 2006, the Saudi government signed a €6.9 billion contract for the sale of 142 helicopters, including 12 Tiger attack helicopters.[29] However, in late 2007, the deal was cancelled for unknown reasons.[30]
In May 2007, in response to an issued tender for 22 attack helicopters for the Indian Air Force, the Tiger was entered into a competition against multiple Russian and American helicopters.[31] In late 2009, it was reported that the Tiger would not be able to participate in the Indian field trials as it was to undergo upgrades.[32] In 2011, several Tigers participated in firing trials of the PARS 3 LR missile as part of a sales effort targeted at the Indian armed forces.[33]
As of 2012, the Tiger is competing for a ₩1.8 trillion contract to provide up to 20 attack helicopters for South Korea, along with the Boeing AH-64 Apache and the TAI/AgustaWestland T-129.[34][35] In January 2013, Eurocopter was reportedly in active discussions over potential Tiger procurements with Brazil, Malaysia, and Qatar.[1]
Clear, it doesn't seem to be Germany's problem only :/ but other operators are a bit stuck in the Tiger technical shortcomings :|
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, I happen to be a half western as well. However, as I pointed to you out earlier, the criticism I made regarding the Tiger was out of nothing but a great disappointment, as it came from countries which are known for producing the highest qualities of weapons of all time. I'm not a big fan of Russian equipments tbqh, and there is no way on earth that we can compare apples to oranges whatsoever. If the Tiger could prove its effectiveness and reliability in near future, then all what we have to do is to wait and see. For now, we heard about some developments in the Tiger projects, but we can't be a %100 sure that the Tiger will come second to the Apache 
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