The Asia-Pacific region will generate around 1,300 orders for military helicopters over the next 10 years, forecasts Airbus Helicopters, and the airframer hopes to secure a sizeable portion of those sales thanks to its broad offering of types, which cover the spectrum from single-engined initial trainers to large utility/special forces transports.
Airbus characterizes the future Asia-Pacific market as one primarily of fleet modernization and renewal, with increases in training and border security requirements. Utility helicopters will form the bulk of the requirement. One class that will produce low demand in the region is the dedicated attack helicopter due to the nature of prevailing threats, but Airbus offers its HForce package that provides utility helicopters with a potent armed capability. The H145M is particularly well-suited to adaptation to a light armed configuration.
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