Multi-purpose helicopters rank first in export sales in the military helicopter segment
In the segment of military helicopters, the largest sales volume in the world market, both in the number of machines supplied and in value, falls on the category of multi-purpose helicopters.
According to TSAMTO, in the upcoming 4-year period (2013-2016) sales of new multi-purpose helicopters will be 1436 machines worth 30,82 billion in case of delivery schedules under current contracts, announced intentions and tenders.
For comparison:
In the category of attack helicopters, the volume of export sales in 2013-2016. Predicted in 322 units worth 23,32 billion dollars
By category, anti-submarine and sea patrol helicopters export sales in 2013-2016. Predicted in 174 units worth 10,94 billion dollars
By category heavy transport helicopters export sales in 2013-2016. Predicted in 81 units worth 5,97 billion dollars
Moreover, unlike the categories of attack helicopters, anti-submarine and naval patrol helicopters, heavy transport helicopters, where the US has absolute dominance in the world market compared to its competitors, there is a very tough competition in the multi-purpose helicopter segment.
For the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2013, which opens today in Moscow at the Crocus Expo IEC, TSAMTO publishes brief statistics on the global market for new multi-purpose helicopters for the past 4-year period (2009-2012) and a forecast for the upcoming 4 year (2013-2016).
In the upcoming 4-year period (2013-2016), sales of new multi-purpose helicopters will be 1436 machines worth 30,821 billion in the case of delivery schedules under current contracts, stated intentions and tenders.
According to TSAMTO, in the past 4-year period (2009-2012), it was exported or produced under a license of at least 1189 new multipurpose helicopters worth $ 18,855 billion.
Total in the period 2009-2012. 1345 multi-purpose helicopters were exported worth 19,130 billion dollars. At the same time, sales of new multi-purpose helicopters amounted to 88,4% of the total number and 98,6% of the cost of global shipments.
In percentage terms, the increase in the supply of new multi-purpose helicopters in 2013-2016. compared to 2009-2012. amount to 20,77% in quantitative terms and 63,46% - in value.
In 2009-2012 The average demand for modern multipurpose helicopters on the world market was 297 machines per year. In 2013-2016 annual demand will increase to 359 units.
In the rating below, the supplier countries are ranked by the number of multi-purpose helicopters delivered or planned for delivery during the 2009-2016 period. (it should be noted that the location of countries in the ranking in terms of the value of the supplied and ordered machines will be different).
Top in the ranking of suppliers with a wide range of multi-purpose helicopters for the period 2009-2016. ranked France (868 machines worth 10,311 billion dollars). In terms of value, France ranks second after the United States.
In 2009-2012 439 new helicopters worth 4,803 billion dollars were exported in 2013-2016. the projected sales volume is 429 machines worth 5,507 billion dollars.
Given the recent market growth trends, French manufacturers in 2013-2016's. can significantly increase their performance after the completion of ongoing international tenders. However, it should be noted that France leads in the class of light helicopters, in contrast to Russia and the United States, which in this segment mainly deliver medium-duty helicopters.
Second place by quantitative parameter in this market category by period 2009-2016. Russia takes (584 machines worth 8,153 billion dollars). In terms of value, Russia has risen to 3-place compared to last year’s report.
In 2009-2012 321 machine for the amount of 3,850 billion dollars was exported for the period 2013-2016. the order book is still 263 new helicopters worth 4,302 billion dollars. This figure is far from final for Russia and it may increase by the end of 2013.
Third Place in the quantitative rating with different versions of UH-60, S-76, S-92, Bell-412, Bell-212, Bell-206, Bell-407 and Bell-430 helicopters over the period 2009-2016 occupy the United States (447 machines worth 14,161 billion dollars). In terms of value, the United States ranks first.
In 2009-2012 190 machines for the amount of 3,676 billion dollars, the order book for the period 2013-2016 were exported. is 257 new helicopters in the amount of 10,485 billion dollars.
Fourth place by the number of machines delivered and ordered by period 2009-2016 It takes Italy (181 machine worth 4,078 billion dollars). In terms of value, Italy occupies the 5-place.
In 2009-2012 131 machine for the amount of 2,803 billion dollars was exported for the period 2013-2016. the current order book while 50 new machines worth 1,274 billion dollars.
Fifth place over the period 2009-2016 in terms of quantity, with the newest European joint development - the NH-90 helicopter - is occupied by Germany (137 machines worth 7,353 billion dollars). Helicopters of this type are assigned to Germany as the main contractor of the program. In terms of value, Germany is ranked 4.
In 2009-2012 68 new helicopters were exported to the amount of 3,379 billion dollars, for the period 2013-2016. The order book is 69 machines worth 3,974 billion dollars.
Sixth place over the period 2009-2016 with helicopters CZ-11W and Z-9 (H-425), developed on the basis of French cars, is China (58 machines in the amount of 634,3 million dollars).
In 2009-2012 21 machine for the amount of 206,8 million dollars for the period 2013-2016 was exported. order book is 37 new helicopters in the amount of 427,5 million dollars.
Seventh place over the period 2009-2016 with the delivery of SA-315 “Lama” helicopters and Dhruv light multi-purpose helicopters manufactured under French license, is occupied by India (13 machines worth 91,8 million dollars in the past four-year period). For the period 2013-2016. India has no orders yet.
Eighth place over the period 2009-2016 with the Sokol W-3 helicopter (version of the Russian Mi-2 helicopter) is occupied by Poland (16 machines worth 119,8 million dollars).
In 2009-2012 6 helicopters were exported to the amount of 44,9 million dollars in 2013-2016. the projected supply volume is 10 machines in the amount of 75 million dollars.
In the category of "tender" in the period 2013-2016. It is planned to purchase 321 new multi-purpose helicopter worth 4,776 billion dollars, which may make adjustments to the distribution of exporting countries in the current rating.
According to TSAMTO, the “new” category includes deliveries of new multi-purpose helicopters worth at least 3 million dollars, licensed programs, as well as deliveries of helicopters from the Armed Forces of exporting countries upgraded to practically new machines with an extended service life, the price of which at the time of delivery is more than 50% of the cost of a new helicopter of the same type for the same period of time.
More detailed material is published on the TSAMTO website in the public domain in the “Arms Exhibition” section.
Full material on the military helicopter market in 2009-2016. published in the World Trade weapons»No.4.
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