Comparison of aircraft
Civilian helicopters
Photo Country Manufacturer Name Modification Start of production
AgustaWestland AW 109 Grand Italy AgustaWestland AW109 AW 109 Grand 1971 compare 
AgustaWestland AW109 Power Italy AgustaWestland AW109 AW109 Power 1971 compare 
Agusta Westland AW119 Ke Italy AgustaWestland AW119 Ke AW119 Ke. Koala 1995 compare 
AgustaWestland AW139 Italy AgustaWestland AW139 - 2001 compare 
Helicopter Bell 206L4 USA Bell Helicopter Bell 206L4 - 1962 compare 
Helicopter Bell 429 USA Bell Helicopter Bell 429 - 2007 compare 
Bell 206B3 JetRanger III USA Bell Helicopter Bell 206B3 Bell 206B3 JetRanger III 1962 compare 
Eurocopter AS 355 NP Ecureuil France Eurocopter Group AS 355 AS 355 NP Ecureuil 1979 compare 
Eurocopter AS 365 N3 Dauphin France Eurocopter Group AS 365 AS 365 N3 Dauphin 1989 compare 
Eurocopter EC145 France Eurocopter Group EC 145 - 1999 compare 
Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma France Eurocopter Group EC 225 EC 225 Super Puma 2000 compare 
Eurocopter EC-120B Colibri France Eurocopter Group EC 120B EC-120B Colibri 1995 compare 
Eurocopter EC 135 P2i France Eurocopter Group EC 135 EC 135 P2i 1988 compare 
Eurocopter EC 135 T2i France Eurocopter Group EC 135 EC 135 T2i 1988 compare 
Eurocopter EC 155 B Dauphin France Eurocopter Group EC 155 EC 155 B Dauphin 1997 compare 

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Today, civil helicopters used in more than 190 countries. Our portal offers avia.pro comparison of different passenger helicopter in a few clicks.

Such air equipment is used to transport passengers, cargo, search and rescue operations, medical needs, law enforcement, for example, patrolling, fire fighting, tracing the forest during the construction of power lines, in construction, agriculture, maintenance of TEP, etc. Particular importance is the status of passengers and the nature of the goods carried. It is important to understand that when buying a civilian aircraft can easily turn into a military one, depending on the owner's goals. For example, many Mi-8 / 17 helicopters purchased in the secondary market by the countries of the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia were later equipped with military equipment and are now effectively used by the armed forces.

Civil helicopter market has been hit by the crisis, which has reduced the purchase of expensive equipment. Analysts suggest that in the near future will actively develop the market of passenger helicopters. It is predicted that in the next ten years, the Chinese fleet will increase to several thousand helicopters.

Today in Russia 1 million inhabitants fourteen civilian aircraft, while in the US the figure is much higher - 40.

In the near future, it is projected to increase the volume of purchases of civilian helicopters by more than two times. The increased demand for such air equipment is fueled by public recognition in many regions of its operation. For many years the public position has been concerned with the problems of security and noise. And the problem of noise was not only a matter of public, but also organized resistance. The new helicopters on the market produce less noise, which, in fact, helped to alleviate public unrest. In addition, the helicopter industry is actively demonstrating to the public all the advantages of using helicopters, winning public respect and loyalty to screw aircraft.

In the field of high-profile security incidents adversely affect the public and the public perception of helicopters. The lack of decisive action by the industry could lead to the imposition of government restrictions. As a result of the establishment of a safety helicopter industry has taken a position on the question of security. In the near future the number of helicopter accidents are planning to cut back on 80%. To achieve this, analysts were presented various recommendations.

One of the most significant aspects of the recent growth in sales of civilian orders - geographical diversity of demand. For example, North America, and to this day remains the most extensive regional market of civil helicopters, but the percentage of customers abroad is more than half. This shows the change in the structure of sales of the recent past.

The demand for civilian helicopters exists in almost all regions of the world, including in Asia and Europe. But be that as it may, government restrictions on the use of helicopters have a negative effect on sales in European countries, especially models with one engine. The operation of single-engine helicopters in Europe is subject to various restrictions, including location, which requires the use of two-engine helicopters during flight over densely populated areas. 

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