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The Market for Fighter Aircraft
Although many countries are cutting their defense budgets, the outlook for
fighters remains stable. Worldwide, industrialized nations are currently
in the process of a major re-equipment cycle, and the long-term nature of
fighter procurement programs will shelter production of these aircraft from the
effects of the financial crisis. This analysis covers the market for fighter
aircraft in terms of both units to be produced and the value of the overall
market. The market for jet trainers, some of which are also used as attack
aircraft, is covered in the Analysis titled "The Market for Military Fixed-Wing
Trainer Aircraft."
Only those fighters that are currently in development and production are
covered. The market for retrofits and upgrades to existing aircraft serving with
air forces around the world is covered in Forecast International's Airborne
Retrofit & Modernization Forecast
This Market Segment Analysis is extracted directly from our Military Aircraft
Forecast and is designed to provide insightful analysis of niche segments at economical prices. Clients receive the analysis in PDF format via email. The analysis includes 10-year detailed
production forecasts, in-depth overviews of the principal market motivators and
constraints, and calculations of projected manufacturer market shares by units
and value. As an option, clients may wish to upgrade their analysis to include
the Complete Data Package.
When you select the Complete Data Package option, you will
receive the basic analysis in PDF format via email. Thereafter, we send
you, via express courier, the Complete Data Package. Benefits of upgrading
include a CD containing the full market segment spreadsheet(s) in MS®
Excel along with the analysis of the chosen market & supporting reports
in MS® Word. The spreadsheet(s) allows users to insert
their own proprietary data for manipulation. We also provide, in hard
copy, the supporting program reports, detailed charts, and a copy of the
analysis, complete with 10-year detailed production forecasts all neatly
packaged in an executive zipper case. These annually updated products are
ideally suited for top-level presentations, and are indispensable for evaluating
market potential.
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The Market for Light Commercial Rotorcraft |
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The civil rotary-wing aircraft market is highly competitive, with
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including those rotorcraft that fall roughly under 6,804 kilograms (15,000 lb)
in maximum gross weight.
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The Market for Light Military Rotorcraft |
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Annual military rotorcraft production is projected to increase in concert
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turbines.
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The Market for Medium/Heavy Commercial Rotorcraft |
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segment to include those rotorcraft with maximum takeoff weights of more than
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The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft |
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The Market for Regional Transport Aircraft |
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both turbofan-powered and turboprop-powered regional aircraft.
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for direct combat with enemy warships and submarine forces.
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