Military helicopters play a vital role for armed forces throughout the world, aiding ground and naval troops within varying combat and humanitarian scenarios. The extensive range of helicopters produced worldwide reflects their diverse use within military operations, and as such, the military helicopter market is one characterized by dynamism and response to emerging operational challenges. We have determined that that value of the military helicopter market will reach $19.4bn in 2012.
Given the importance of helicopters to militaries, a robust market for military helicopters is expected over the next decade, as multiple nations seek to upgrade their air capabilities. The US predictably spends the most on military helicopters as these aircraft are in great demand in its military operations. However, the end of combat operations in Iraq in 2011 and the planned withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 could signal a dampening in demand. In addition, there is currently strong pressure on the defence budgets of many countries, particularly those in Europe and North America. In these countries, helicopters are still expected to receive priority funding, yet long term military spending can often be delayed or amended in order to suit short term financial requirements.
Away from Western military helicopter markets, several countries in Asia and the Middle East are embarking on significant military helicopter acquisition and upgrade programmes that will boost overall global demand for rotorcraft. Nations such as South Korea, India, China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have major plans to develop their helicopter fleets, and spending within these national helicopter markets is expected to reflect the emerging growth and military power of the Asian continent.
Unique Points:
- Comprehensive analysis of the prospects for the military helicopter market from 2012-2022.
- 235 tables, charts and graphs that quantify, analyse and forecast the changing dynamics of the military helicopter market between 2012-2022.
- Forecasts and analysis for the global military helicopter market between 2012-2022 in US$ and units.
- Global forecasts for the military helicopter market from 2012-2022 in terms of new helicopters and upgrades.
- Global forecasts and analysis for 7 military helicopter submarkets from 2012-2022 in US$ and units.
- Forecasts and analysis for 20 leading national military helicopter markets, as well as rest of the world figures and projections for the period 2012-2022 in US$ and units
- Forecasts and analysis for 7 military helicopter submarkets within each of the leading 20 national markets from 2012-2022 in US$ and units.
- Analysis of the forces that influence and characterise the military helicopter market.
- Profiles of 12 leading companies operating within the military helicopter market.
- Analysis and forecasting informed by expert consultation with industry leaders. You will be able to read a full interview transcript from a leading company involved within the military helicopter market.
Methodology
This report has been compiled by combining information obtained from a very wide and rich mixture of primary and secondary research sources, producing a broad industry overview. We sought opinions from leading figures in the military helicopter market to underpin the analysis of market drivers and restraints. The study draws on a diverse range of official corporate and governmental announcements, media reports, policy documents, industry statements and expert opinion as a basis for discussing and predicting developments in the military helicopter market between 2012 and 2022.
We consider that this methodology results in an accurate, objective mixture of analyses and forecasts.
Why you should buy this report:
- You will gain understanding and analysis, as well as receive sales forecasts, for the military helicopter market in terms of value (US$) and units.
- You will be able to study 235 tables, charts and graphs quantifying, analysing and forecasting the military helicopter market in detail over the period 2012-2022.
- You will receive global forecasts for new acquisitions and upgrades in the military helicopter market in terms of value (US$) and units.
- You will receive global forecasts for 7 key military helicopter submarkets from 2012-2022 (US$ and units).
- – Attack Helicopters
- – Reconnaissance Helicopters
- – Heavy-Lift Cargo Helicopters
- – Medium Utility Helicopters
- – Light Utility Helicopters
- – Maritime Helicopters
- – Search and Rescue Helicopters
You will receive forecasts for 20 leading military helicopter national markets from 2012-2022 (US$ and units).
- – Algeria
- – Australia
- – Brazil
- – Canada
- – China
- – France
- – Germany
- – India
- – Iraq
- – Italy
- – Japan
- – Russia
- – Saudi Arabia
- – South Korea
- – Spain
- – Taiwan
- – Turkey
- – United Arab Emirates
- – United Kingdom
- – United States
You will receive forecasts for 7 key military helicopter submarkets for each of the 20 leading military helicopter national markets from 2012-2022 (US$ and units).
- – Attack Helicopters
- – Reconnaissance Helicopters
- – Heavy-Lift Cargo Helicopters
- – Medium Utility Helicopters
- – Light Utility Helicopters
- – Maritime Helicopters
- – Search and Rescue Helicopters
You will be able to read an exclusive expert interview with AVX Aircraft – a US company developing designs for future helicopters.
You will gain knowledge of who the leading players are within the military helicopter marketplace with profiles of 12 leading military helicopter companies.
You will receive a SWOT analysis for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the military helicopter market from 2012 onwards.
What is the structure of the report?
Chapter 1 is the executive summary
Chapter 2 discusses general trends in the global military helicopter market, including how the submarkets were defined for this report.
Chapter 3 analyses the global military helicopter market, providing forecasts and analytical discussions for the following:
- Global military helicopter market in terms of projected sales (US$), along with growth rates
- Submarkets in terms of projected sales ( value (US$) and units):
- – Attack Helicopters
- – Reconnaissance Helicopters
- – Heavy Cargo Helicopters
- – Medium Utility Helicopters
- – Light Utility Helicopters
- – Maritime Helicopters
- – Search and Rescue Helicopters
- Submarkets in terms of projected sales ( value [US$] and units):
- – New Acquisitions
- – Upgrades
Chapter 4 covers 20 leading national markets: the United States, Canada and Brazil in the Americas; the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Russia in Europe; Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Algeria in the Middle East and Africa; and China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia in Asia-Pacific. This chapter surveys key programmes involving military helicopter systems and provides individual country forecasts for sales in terms of value (US$) and number of units.
At the national level, the 7 submarkets are forecast from 2012-2022( value (US$) and units):
- – Attack Helicopters
- – Reconnaissance Helicopters
- – Heavy Cargo Helicopters
- – Medium Utility Helicopters
- – Light Utility Helicopters
- – Maritime Helicopters
- – Search and Rescue Helicopters
Chapter 5 lists the main strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) for the military helicopter market.
Chapter 6 provides an interview with an expert within the military helicopter sector:
Mr Troy Gaffey, President and Chief Engineer of AVX Aircraft, a US company that has proposed design upgrades for the US Army’s scout helicopters and has been contracted by the US Army as among the companies asked to do early studies on the Joint Multi Role (JMR) family of future helicopters.
Chapter 7 provides profiles of 12 key companies involved in the military helicopter sector.
Chapter 8 highlights conclusions from Visiongain’s research and analyses.
Chapter 9 provides a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used in this report.
