Helicopter Simulator Market Size To Reach $1.81 Billion By 2030

Helicopter Simulator Market Growth & Trends

The global helicopter simulator market size is estimated to reach USD 1.81 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of this market is attributed to the rising focus towards safety of pilots and passengers, and cost-effectiveness in training catering to high fuel prices and maintenance costs. Increasing need for advanced technology and features to precisely replicate ground and flying conditions for training is also expected the drive the growth of this market.

A helicopter simulator offers several cockpit features along with motion and visual systems within a helicopter shell for training. The device is equipped with advanced features like acceleration onset cueing, collimation, low latency, and Stewart platform. These features enable the device to recreate the environmental conditions like air density, wind shear, and turbulence, which assists the pilot to train under these conditions. This provides the pilot with realistic hands-on experience of handling and operating the aircraft, thereby resulting in increased adoption of the device.

Full Mission Simulators (FMSs) are equipped with features to deliver weapons and ammunition training to the aircrew, which results in the cost of training with actual weapons. FMSs are also capable of creating battle scenarios, which provides training in the detection and engagement of targets. Training on a machine that can simulate real-life situations, results in saving around 45-55 percent cost per hour as compared to training on an actual helicopter. Although, training on the machine is cost effective, the high initial cost of the machine is expected to pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The military segment held the largest market share in 2024. This high share is attributable to increasing use of the aircraft in military operations. Military forces use machines that can simulate real-time situations for the pilots and train them for possible situations and services like transportations of troops, ammunition, and goods. The commercial segment is anticipated to witness steady growth owing to increasing use of the aircraft in medical emergency services and commercial flying. Rising demand for trained pilots for mail services and business travelling is also expected to propel segment growth in coming years.

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Helicopter Simulator Market Report Highlights

• The full flight simulators segment held the largest market revenue share of 62.1% in 2024. These simulators precisely replicate actual helicopter flight conditions, allowing trainees to experience various challenging scenarios, such as adverse weather or emergency situations, without any real-world risks.

• The military segment held the largest market revenue share in 2024. The rising need for advanced training solutions that enhance pilot readiness and operational efficiency drives the segment growth.

• North America held the largest market revenue share of 38.3% in 2024. The increased focus on pilot training efficiency, particularly within the military and defense sectors, where helicopters are essential for a wide range of missions, drives the market growth.

Helicopter Simulator Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global helicopter simulator market based on product, application, and region:

Helicopter Simulator Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Full Flight Simulators

• Fixed Base Simulators

Helicopter Simulator Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Military

• Commercial

Helicopter Simulator Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • U.K.

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• MEA

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Helicopter Simulator Market

• Thales

• TRU Simulation + Training Inc.

• FRASCA International, Inc.

• RYAN AEROSPACE

• Reiser Simulation and Training (RST)

• CAE Inc.

• ELITE Simulation Solutions

• Fidelity’s Simulation & Training (S&T)

• FLYIT Simulators, Inc.

• iSim Limited