CONTENTS Director Analysis 3 Market analysis Matthew Smith [email protected] In a comprehensive market overview, Shephard examines the maritime subsector of the defence rotary-wing industry, focusing on regional developments and how Market Analysts Ilker Aktaşoğlu, Sonny Butterworth major players are positioning themselves for ongoing and future programmes. Publishing Assistant Malika Kingston 12 Rotorcraft Concise descriptions, photographs and specification data on the world’s major Junior Production Editor Sirli Manitski military helicopters. Graphic Designer Georgina Kerridge 43 Engines A selection of helicopter engines, specifying models in production. Production Manager Georgina Smith 51 Integrated mission systems Digital Development Manager Adam Wakeling A selection of integrated mission systems available for military helicopters. Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas 56 Communications systems A range of communications systems commonly installed on military helicopters. VP Operations David Hurst 61 Sensors VP Business Development Mike Wild A selection of major EO, radar and sonar systems integrated on military helicopters. VP Content Tony Skinner 75 Weapons Air-to-air, air-to-ground and anti-ship missiles, guns launchers, rockets and CEO Darren Lake torpedoes for rotorcraft. Chairman 100 Protection systems Nick Prest A selection of helicopter-mounted self-protection systems. SINGLE COPY PRICES UK £80 114 Guide to suppliers Europe €110 A worldwide listing of companies that supply products and services to the military All other countries US $100 rotary-wing sector. Companies are listed with full contact details from p127. ORDER ONLINE shop.shephardmedia.com Tel: +44 (0)20 3179 2592 [email protected] Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication to ensure its accuracy at the time of going to press, the Publishers cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or any loss arising therefrom. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the Publishers. Infringements of any of the above rights will be liable to prosecution under UK or US civil or criminal law. The Military Helicopter Handbook is published annually by The Shephard Press Ltd. © 2019 The Shephard Press Ltd Published March 2019 ISBN 978-1-9996936-4-0 Printed by Buxton Press, Derbyshire, UK Shephard Media Saville Mews, 30 Saville Road, London, W4 5HG, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 3179 2592 COVER: Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron perform helicopter aerial refuelling over the Nevada Test and Training Range in December 2018. (Photo: USAF) ABOVE: The Brazilian Navy took delivery of the first of five Exocet-capable H225M (UH-15B) Super Cougars during 2018 as part of the H-XBR programme. (Photo: Helibras) MILITARY HELICOPTER HANDBOOK ISSUE 32 1 MHH-32_p001_Contents.indd 1 15/03/2019 13:33:45 FEATURE PIECE MILITARY HELICOPTER MARKET ANALYSIS In a comprehensive market overview, Shephard examines the maritime subsector of the defence rotary-wing industry, focusing on regional developments and how major players are positioning themselves for ongoing and future programmes. ABOVE: An MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 prepares to land during routine training as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Photo: USMC) MILITARY HELICOPTER HANDBOOK ISSUE 32 3 MHH-32_p003-011_Market Analysis.indd 3 15/03/2019 14:49:44 SHEPHARD PLUS MARKET ANALYSIS is owned by Sikorsky, whose service, which was introduced Welcome to the 2019 edition CH-53K and UH-60M models in 1980. According to the of the Military Helicopter account for 50% of total marine corps, the project Handbook. Last year was a orders. European rivals Airbus is worth nearly $24 billion, busy one for Shephard as we and Leonardo comprise a and each rotorcraft currently invested in and improved our further 34% through their has a flyaway cost of $120 reference content. As a result, own platforms and the jointly million, although this is we have now introduced this owned NHIndustries, which expected to reduce to around new market report section to is delivering the NH90. $100 million across the life of our handbooks. Russian Helicopters has the programme. Drawing on data regarding around 14%, the majority A total of 194 aircraft are orders, deliveries and unit of which is for the Russian planned for procurement, costs that we’ve added to market, and Korea Aerospace although there are firms Shephard Plus, alongside Industries (KAI) has around orders for just eight low- our in-depth reporting 3%, again due to a large rate initial production (LRIP) throughout the year, each national programme for examples. Once full-rate overview aims to provide a a marinised variant of production is approved, more detailed account of the Surion. this number will increase the relevant industry sector, Sikorsky’s success is substantially – the service’s covering major procurement largely down to its MH-60R, budget shows quantities programmes across the globe which is relatively low-cost rising to 19 aircraft annually and providing insight into compared to other platforms. by 2022. The programme which companies are leading Furthermore, there are a began LRIP in FY2017. the market. substantial number of users Sikorsky’s MH-60R also For the 2019 edition of the of the previous-generation continues to win orders. The Military Helicopter Handbook, S-70B Seahawk that have type was first deployed in we are focusing on maritime previous experience of 2009, and 278 aircraft had platforms. Although this operating the platform been delivered by the end of segment seems to be through the US FMS process. 2018. After receiving its 278th dominated by one OEM, The market is continuing example, the USN reached its there are major emerging to evolve, however, and new acquisition objective, but in requirements that could alter requirements are emerging, November last year, the OEM the balance of the sector. particularly in Asia-Pacific secured another $382 million This report is broken down where there are a number of contract for an additional into two main sections: a programmes. eight helicopters for the short overview of the global service, with delivery expected market covering in-production MARKET FOCUS: NORTH by 2020. This will extend rotorcraft and then a summary AMERICA the life of the production of major procurement By far the largest programme line, which was previously programmes by region. for the US in terms of cost expected to close in 2019 if concerns the Boeing CH-53K no more orders were placed. MARKET OVERVIEW King Stallion, a marinised In the longer term, the The majority market share for heavy-lift helicopter that will navy will also look to begin helicopters currently on order replace the CH-53E in USMC a replacement programme 4 MILITARY HELICOPTER HANDBOOK ISSUE 32 MHH-32_p003-011_Market Analysis.indd 4 15/03/2019 14:49:44 SHEPHARD PLUS was cancelled in mid-2018 have received all of their NFH has ruled out any plans for on cost grounds. examples. Deliveries an alternative procurement. Lastly, under a $50 million are ongoing for Germany, Elsewhere on the contract that was signed Italy and Norway. European market, Denmark’s in 2016, four of Peru’s five Germany is procuring acquisition of nine MH-60R SH-2G(NZ) Seasprites are 18 NH90 Sea Lion NFHs to helicopters was completed being remanufactured and replace its in-service Sea King. in the summer of 2018. upgraded by Kaman to The aircraft were ordered For the UK, the primary SH-2G(P2) standard. The in 2013 through the NATO focus is on upgrading its fifth aircraft is being used Support and Procurement Leonardo Mk3/3A Merlin for training. Agency, and the maiden helicopters to Mk4/4A The helicopters have flight of the first helicopter standard. The programme served with the Royal took place in December was signed in 2014 and is Australian Navy, Royal 2016. The primary role of based on modifications to RAF New Zealand Air Force and the new model will be SAR, Mk3/3A airframes. Structural USN, and have been rebuilt although other missions and equipment changes several times. Delivery of could include reconnaissance, include a new automated the first upgraded Seasprite general transport duties and folding tail and main rotor as was expected to occur in insertion and extraction of SF. well as new avionics, a fast- July 2018. The first three rotorcraft are roping system, roof-mounted set to be delivered in October chaff dispensers and a MARKET FOCUS: EUROPE 2019, and the rest will follow strengthened undercarriage to The dominant maritime by 2022. increase maritime durability. helicopter programme in The Italian Navy has ordered The programme will also Europe is for the NH90 NFH 56 NH90s, of which 46 are see the integration of a (NATO Frigate Helicopter). in the NFH configuration. mission computer derived Developed as a multinational In January 2017, Leonardo from the Leonardo AW159 programme between France, delivered the first of ten Wildcat tactical processor Germany, Italy and the NH90s configured to the and a communications suite Netherlands, the European MITT (Maritime – Italian Navy based on the Merlin Mk2 NH90 was designed to Tactical Transport) standard. communications control meet NATO requirements Norway’s acquisition of and intercom system that for multirole capability from a 14-strong NFH fleet has incorporates Mk4 radios and a common rotorcraft. The proven controversial as delays Mk2 navigation equipment. type was originally offered have led to criticism of the At full capacity, the Mk4/4A in two variants – the Tactical programme by the Office aircraft will be able to Transport Helicopter (TTH) and of the Auditor General. accommodate 24 mission- NFH – but a hybrid version is The last example will be equipped troops or up to now entering service, known delivered in 2022, 14 years 16 stretchers.