Attack helicopters are aerial maneuver platforms usually employed to engage targets using weapons systems. Apart from conducting attack missions, such helicopters are also used for reconnaissance and security operations. They are capable of rapidly deploying mass combat firepower using weapons and supporting the ground forces during critical times for effective battle outcome. They also enable the commanders to reach far-stretched battlefield areas owing to their mobility and flexibility.As of 2016, over 19,480 attack helicopters have been deployed by defense authorities across the globe. A few countries such as the US, China, Russia, India, South Korea,Japan, and Italy possess powerful and advanced attack helicopters, which provide them an edge over other countries. In addition, these countries comprise approximately 50% of the total number of attack helicopters globally.

PART 01: Executive summary 5

PART 02: Scope of the report 16

Attack helicopters: Overview 16

Market overview 18

Top-vendor offerings 19

PART 03: Market research methodology 20

Research methodology 20

Economic indicators 20

PART 04: Introduction 21

Key market highlights 21

PART 05: Market landscape 23

Market overview 23

Market size and forecast 24

Five forces analysis 27

PART 06: Geographical segmentation 28

Segmentation by region 28

Attack helicopter market in EMEA 29

Attack helicopter market in APAC 31

Attack helicopter market in Americas 34

PART 07: Market drivers 36

Growing deployment of attack helicopters in war zones 36

Attack helicopter modernization programs 37

Rising procurement plans of developing countries 38

PART 08: Impact of drivers 40

PART 09: Market challenges 41

Development of attack drones 41

Development constraints 42

Delays in attack helicopter programs 43

PART 10: Impact of drivers and challenges 44

PART 11: Market trends 45

Incorporation of FVL capability 45

Advent of 3D printing 45

Emergence of multi-role attack helicopters 47

PART 12: Vendor landscape 49

Competitive scenario 49

PART 13: Key vendor analysis 50

Airbus Helicopters 50

Bell Helicopter 51

Boeing 54

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 56

Other prominent vendors 57

PART 14: Appendix 59

List of abbreviations 59

PART 15: Explore Technavio 60