Afghan Tigres Passes 1,000 Operational Flight Hours

摘要

The three Eurocopter EC665 Tigre HAPs deployed by the French Army in Afghanistan passed their 1,000th operational flying hour in theatre during July. The helicopters are from the 5th Regiment d'Helicopteres de Combat (Combat Helicopter Regiment) based at Pau-Pyrenees. Availability in Afghanistan has been reported as 90%. EC665 2025/BHQ is seen escorting EC725AP Caracal 2640/BJS in the country.