How many civil Turbine Helicopters are there in the world today?

There are 23,440 civil Turbine Helicopters in operation worldwide (according to JETNET data) in December 2023.

Which country has the most Civil Helicopters in the world?

There are 6,114 civil turbine helicopters registered in the United States, according to JETNET data in November 2021, and 2,777 piston helicopters. There are 5,113 additional civil turbine helicopters, and 2,011 piston helicopters based in Europe.

What is the most popular civil Turbine Helicopter model?

The Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger III is the most popular helicopter model. Bell Helicopter produced 2,522 units for this aircraft. (per JETNET data in December 2023).

How fast do Turbine Helicopters fly?

Turbine Helicopters fly an average 130-140kts per hour, based on specifications data for over 130 helicopter models by Conklin & de Decker. However, the speed on any given flight will be impacted by payload, the range required, and other factors, on a trip-by-trip basis.

How safe are Helicopters to fly?

In December 2023 the fatal US helicopter accident rate per 100,000 flight hours was 0.72, according to the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST). The USHST says this trend has improved steadily in the US over the past 30 years. As with all types of aircraft, the continued improvement in helicopter flying safety depends on the practices of the operator, ultimately.