Medium and Heavy-Lift Helicopters Industry Overview
The medium and heavy-lift helicopters market is consolidated with a few players such as Airbus SE, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Textron Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., and Russian Helicopters JSC.
Players focus on developing advanced helicopter models with new features and performance enhancements. For instance, the new Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, which is currently being developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, features new composite rotor blades and a wider aircraft cabin than previous CH-53 variants and can attain an extra speed of 37 mph compared to its CH-53E predecessor. During the forecast period, the company aims to sell these helicopters to countries like Germany, Japan, and Israel in addition to the US military. Such developments are expected to help the growth of the players during the forecast period.
Medium and Heavy-Lift Helicopters Market Leaders
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Airbus SE
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Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Textron Inc.
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Russian Helicopters JSC
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Leonardo S.p.A.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order