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Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD vs Boeing V-22 Osprey

Full specs: Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD Boeing V-22 Osprey

Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD and Boeing V-22 Osprey are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on range (1,627 vs 800 km).

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Full spec sheet

Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD Wins 2/8
Boeing V-22 Osprey Wins 6/8
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 315 km/h 565 km/h
Cruise speed (km/h) 269 km/h 446 km/h
Range (km) 800 km 1,627 km
Service ceiling (m) 4,000 m 7,620 m
Rate of climb (m/s) 11 m/s N/A
Firepower
Hardpoints 4 N/A
Weapons payload (kg) 1,500 kg N/A
Physical
Length (m) 14.08 m 17.5 m
Empty weight (kg) 3,060 kg 15,032 kg
Combat weight (kg) 6,100 kg 27,443 kg
Crew 2 4
Cargo payload (kg) N/A 9,070 kg
Troop capacity N/A 24
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 1,303 hp 6,150 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) $44,000,000 $72,000,000
Units built 180 400
Operator countries 4 2

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD and Boeing V-22 Osprey? +

The Boeing V-22 Osprey is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 565 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the longest range at 1,627 km.

Which carries the larger weapons payload? +

The Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 kg.

Which is cheaper? +

The Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD has the lower public unit-cost figure at 44,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

Which has the higher cruise speed? +

The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher cruise speed at 446 km/h.

Which has the higher service ceiling? +

The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher service ceiling at 7,620 m.

Is the Airbus Helicopters Tiger HAD better than the Boeing V-22 Osprey? +

On the public specs we track, the Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.

Where does this comparison data come from? +

Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.

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