This report includes Specifications for about 180 rotary-wing aircraft made by nearly 20 companies that are active in the world inventory or in advanced development, and an Outlook article that explores the market for military and commercial helicopters offered by European and U.S. manufacturers and the potential for the U.S. investment in tiltrotors to pay off. The Specifications separate rotary-wing aircraft into naval, scout/attack, tiltrotor, training, transport and utility categories and list number of crew and passengers, dimensions and weights, powerplant and performance. AW&ST's 2005 Aerospace Source Book is the aviation and aerospace industry's definitive guide for comprehensive commercial, military and space data. Included are up-to-date and verified specifications on more than 3,100 aircraft, engines and systems, statistics, market and sector outlooks, forecasts and updates. AW&ST's Source Book helps top executives and decision-makers determine their next business move. |