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Global Top 7 Military Transport Aircraft Programs - Comparative SWOT & Program Dossier - 2022 - Program Fact Files, Comparative SWOT Analysis, Strategy Focus across Programs, Key Trends & Growth Opportunities and Market Outlook for Military Transport Aircrafts

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  • 150 Pages
  • July 2022
  • Region: Global
  • Noealt Corporate Services
  • ID: 5626614

Military Transport Aircrafts, both tactical & strategic airlift, have a unique & indispensable position in the force structure & logistical capabilities of the Air Forces globally and they have successfully demonstrated their prowess & capabilities over the recent years while carrying out humanitarian relief ops during the COVID-19 pandemic and troops & civilian evacuations from Afghanistan following Taliban’s take-over of the war-torn country. These versatile & mighty flying birds have been carrying out an array of critical missions & roles ranging from Strategic & Tactical Airlift to ISR, Electronic Warfare, Aerial Refueling, Maritime Patrol, Special Ops, SAR & MEDEVAC, Parachute Drops and Humanitarian Aid & Relief Operations

A number of tactical & strategic transport aircrafts were developed & produced by both sides during the decades-long Cold War. However, the distinction of being the longest, in-production military transport aircraft program invariably goes to Lockheed Martin's C-130 Hercules which has been in continuous production & in-service since the mid-1950s as the undisputed king of tactical airlift capability truly forming the backbone of allied air forces with a large number of variants developed operated by a sizeable global operator base

The efforts towards recapitalization of legacy aircraft platforms, as they reach the end of their service lives, have led to emergence of new, scratch-up aircraft programs with the European nations having gone for their jointly developed A400M Atlas strategic airlift program with plans for launch of a new European medium tactical airlifter in the crosshairs under the EU’s Future Mid-Size Tactical Cargo (FMTC) program as a replacement for the older, in-service C-130s, C295s & the retired C-160s operated by the EU members. Japan has gone for the indigenous Kawasaki C-2 to meet the country’s specific requirements. Brazilian aerospace major, Embraer has already developed its C-390 Millennium tactical jet airlifter from scratch targeted primarily at the Latin American market presenting a strong & credible contender to take on Super Hercules' global domination across regional & international markets with its strong capabilities & the proven jet engines powered value proposition

Global Defense Spending has been on a surge over the recent years aided by strong tailwinds and favorable underlying forces led by tectonic shifts in traditional geopolitical dynamics & equations following China’s military ascendance and Russian regional resurgence triggering the return of the great power competition between the traditional and revisionist states in the age of multi-polarity in the 21st century. The global defense spending reached the record high level of $2.1 trillion for 2021 while registering a 7% year-on-year growth. The rise of China & its military bullying in the Asia Pacific region and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine have collectively led to significant turbulence and a subsequent, massive surge in defense spending across APAC & Europe which is likely to be sustained at least for over a decade. The degree of impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the subsequent monumental geopolitical shifts underway could easily be gauged by Germany’s recent, complete turnaround of its strategic defense posture with an upfront commitment of EUR 100+ billion towards building defense capabilities and the rapid swerving of traditional neutrals of the North, Sweden & Finland, towards NATO. This resurgence in defense spending globally has driven & further accelerated the upgrade, modernization & recapitalization of ageing, legacy equipment & aircraft programs across most parts of the world while driving the development & procurement of new aircraft programs

Against this backdrop, the report provides a detailed, comprehensive analysis on the World’s Top 7 Military Transport Aircraft Programs, including:

  • Detailed Program Factsheets, including, Technical Specifications, Production Numbers, Variants & Key Global Operators
  • Overarching Strategy Focus across OEMs for the Programs
  • Comprehensive Comparative SWOT Analysis on Military Transport Aircraft Programs
  • Latest Contract Awards, Upcoming Aircraft Competitions & Developments for the Programs
  • Upgrade Horizon, Projected Developments & Outlook for the Programs

For Whom:


The report is a niche, key and vital information resource on Military Transport Aircrafts with its unique disposition & focus. The report would be quintessential & a must have for those having strategic interest & stakes in the in the Global Military Transport Aircraft Market. The report will be extremely useful for Key Decision-Makers, Program Managers, Global Procurement Managers, Defense Contracting Executives & Departments, Top Management of Industry Players & Other Companies, Industry OEMs, Suppliers, Vendors, Associated Equipment Manufacturers and other Key Players in the Industry Value Chain. The report will also be useful for existing & potential Investors, Industry & Company Analysts, M&A Advisory Firms, Strategy & Management Consulting Firms, PE Firms, Venture Capitalists, Financing & Leasing Companies, Researchers and all those associated with the industry/sector

Table of Contents

Section - 1: Global Top 7 Military Transport Aircrafts - Program Origins, Profile & Snapshot
  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan
  • Key Points Covered
  • Program Origins
  • Technical Specifications
  • Variants Developed
  • Program Timelines
  • Units Produced
  • Current Program Status, Upgrade Horizon, Projected Developments & Outlook for the Programs
  • Key Operators, Program Partners & Export Customers
Section - 2: Global Top 7 Military Transport Aircrafts - Specifications, Performance & Comparative View
  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan
Section - 3: SWOT Analysis - For all of the 7 Leading Military Transport Aircrafts
  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium (KC-390 formerly)
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan
Section - 4: Programs Evolution, Progression & Current Strategy Focus across OEMs - Key Areas being focused upon by the Manufacturers
  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium (KC-390 formerly)
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan
Section - 5: Comparative Analysis of Strengths
  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan
Section - 6: Comparative Analysis of Weaknesses
  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan
Section - 7; Key Strategic Initiatives, Upgrades Horizon, Projected Developments & Outlook for the Programs - Key Contract Awards, Competitions and Technological Upgrade Plans
Section - 8: Global Military Transport Aircraft Market - Force Field Analysis - Analysis of Driving & Restraining Forces and their Overall Dynamics
  • -Driving Forces
  • -Restraining Forces
Section - 9: Key Trends, Issues & Challenges and Growth Opportunities
Section - 10: Market Outlook & Demand Growth Projections for the Global Military Transport Aircraft Market over Medium Term
  • Analysis of Emerging Market Scenario for Military Transport Aircrafts
  • Global Demand Outlook for Military Transport Aircrafts - Projections
  • Global Defense Budgetary Trend
  • Defense Spending Levels across Key Markets - Top 5 Nations
  • Key Upcoming Military Transport Aircraft Programs & Competitions
  • Emerging & Game changing Technologies - Round Up
  • Market Outlook

Companies Mentioned

  • Lockheed Martin C130J Super Hercules
  • Airbus A400M Atlas
  • Embraer C-390 Millennium 
  • Ilyshin IL-76
  • Kawasaki C-2
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III 
  • Leonardo C-27J Spartan