In the UHT Tiger the German army has acquired the very latest combat helicopter, which due to its sensor technology and versatile armament (Trigat, HOT, Stinger missiles as well as unguided rockets and machine cannon), is perfect for fulfilling a wide spectrum of missions from armed escort to fire support. The first German production machine was available to the Federal German armed forces on 6th April 2005. The French army flying unit had already received its first Tiger HAP with a 30 mm cannon on 18.3.2005.