15 Amazing Luxury Helicopters

when you're super wealthy it's not just having the fastest and best car that you need to worry about because there are so many other vehicles at your disposal that you can use to travel you could choose a boat or a plane but for short distances if you want to avoid traffic on the road the best choice is a luxury helicopter and there are some incredible designs to choose from it's time to see how the one percent live as we look at the top 15 amazing luxury helicopters number 15 eurocopter mercedes-benz ach-145 the eurocopter ec145 first entered production in 1999 and continues to be a favorite choice for a light utility helicopter since a refresh in 2015. it's twin engine and its base configuration has a capacity for up to nine passengers along with two crew and while it's often used by search and rescue and emergency medical organizations it can also be given a luxury makeover for corporate and private ownership at just under 43 feet long and 11 feet tall the two engines are each able to output up to 740 horsepower which ensures a controlled takeoff and allows for a top speed of 167 miles an hour with a 531 mile range before refueling the premium version of the ec145 is known as the ac h145 and was designed in collaboration with mercedes-benz this model has much reduced engine noise and has modified skids to make it even sturdier when landing the interior seating can be arranged in various configurations depending on what the owner needs and it can also be fitted with upholstery carpet lighting and plenty of storage as well as a communication relay that keeps you connected wherever you go it offers an incredibly smooth ride and is the perfect way to arrive at an event in style and comfort 14 airbus ach-160 the h-160 is one of the most in demand models that airbus produces and to capitalize on this the company announced in late 2020 that it's created an executive version called the ach-160 with prices starting at a cool 14 million bucks with space for up to 10 passengers there's a range of different customization options such as seating the interior trim entertainment systems and communications arrays and they've worked in a partnership with pegasus design to ensure it has the style and elegance that's to be expected as standard it comes with leather lining wood veneers and a handmade carpet but any of these can be altered to take them to the next level to bring this new design to market require the registration of 68 new patents many of which relate to the smoothness and quietness of the ride as well as the accommodation of much larger windows to provide a spectacular panoramic view according to the company the engine's been specifically designed to require less fuel than similarly sized helicopters but the ach-160 still has a maximum range of around 530 miles with a cruising speed of 178 miles an hour it's fitted with the latest helionix flight deck which makes it up to one of the simplest choppers to pilot with a payload capacity of up to 1.1 tons it's ideal to be able to take the party wherever you go number 13 augusta westland aw 139 the aw 139 which was built by augusta westland is a 15-seater twin-engine helicopter that was first offered for sale in 2003. with a two-person crew the 55-foot long chopper has a cruising speed of 191 miles an hour and a range of 659 miles and can carry large amounts of cargo along with up to 15 passengers it's this versatility that's made it a popular vehicle for emergency services and militaries around the world and it makes the ideal frame for corporate and private use too with prices starting from 10 million dollars they're often used in fleets or for higher helicopters where they have the basic amenities you'd expect from a private ride but for those that can't afford it the interior can be as spacious as a private jet some owners reduce the capacity to six people which opens up plenty of space for comfortable additions like fully reclining seats entertainment facilities and even catering services the way that they're specifically designed to be easily adapted to virtually any purpose they're required for means that there really is no limit on how luxurious they can become except the price if you're ever lucky enough to ride in one you should expect leather trim carpet even heated seats to ensure you're well rested by the time you arrive at your destination number 12 bell 407 gxp first introduced in 1996 the bell 407 gxp is on the more affordable end of private helicopters and while it offers a smaller cabin so can't be fitted with as many perks as larger vehicles it's still a comfortable way to travel and is most popular for shorter duration flights and those that involve using a limited sized landing pad such as those on mega yachts with a single engine it can be flown by one pilot and has a capacity of up to five people although in vip configurations this is usually reduced to offer added space it has an impressive speed of 160 miles an hour with a range of 373 miles and is only just a little over 40 feet long it's undergone technological upgrades too several times since the first one was built and is on par with all of the latest designs it has a radar altimeter and an in-flight tracking system that makes each journey as seamless as possible the typical layout in the cabin includes all the leather executive seating noise cancelling headsets and personal entertainment screens and there's no denying that it's one of the best looking helicopters from the outside meaning that no matter where you're traveling you're sure to arrive in style number 11 sikorsky s76c more commonly known as the black hawk the sikorsky s76c is a popular us-built chopper that's been in use since 1977. it's a general utility design which can be adapted for a range of military and civilian purposes and boasts a huge interior that can accommodate up to 12 people to really travel in style though this capacity is often reduced to just four people it's even been known to be fitted with a private room that has its own bed it is an incredibly powerful vehicle which can carry huge weights and this allows for the installation of kitchen facilities entertainment units and even the transportation of motorbikes along with the passengers with a two-person crew the s-76c is almost 53 feet long 10 feet wide and 14 and a half feet high it's powered by two turbo mecca aerial 2s2 turboshaft engines that each produce 922 horsepower this gives the chopper a cruising speed of 178 miles an hour and a range of 473 miles at a service ceiling of 13 800 feet the latest variants of the state-of-the-art autopilot technology and a series of enhancements that makes pilots job a lot easier and with a retractable landing gear it's much more streamlined than many other models meaning that the ride experience is much smoother even in unpredictable weather conditions number 10 eurocopter ec175 designed by eurocopter which is now part of airbus the ec175 was first revealed to the world at the hilo expo in houston in 2008 described as being a super medium helicopter it's just under 60 feet long including the rotors 17 and a half feet high it has two pratt whitney turbo shaft engines that provide 1776 horsepower each and this gives the ec175 a cruising speed of 190 miles an hour and a range of up to miles with so much interior space the 7.9 million dollar vehicle can hold up to 16 passengers in comfort which makes it ideal for corporate use but it can be set up in a vip configuration that has between six and eight seats it has large wide sliding doors that make it a lot easier to get in and out of and with no separation between the cabin and the cockpit there's considerably more interior space that can be utilized there's also a space beneath the cabin floor that can be used for storage and accessed from within as well as a huge compartment that's reached from the outside ensuring that you'll never be short of space for your luggage will be prepared for wherever you go number nine augusta westland aw 119 koala normally you'll see the augusta westland aw 119 koala being used by law enforcement agencies around the world and has a unique selling point that while there's room on board for eight passengers it's only a single engine design so it doesn't cost as much to operate it's just over 42 feet long and 12 feet tall has a cruising speed of 152 miles an hour with a maximum range of 593 miles of course the reduced engine power means it can't carry as much weight as comparative size dual engine choppers but when it's set up in a vip configuration this doesn't matter for this use it's usually fitted with premium leather interior and is known for having one of the largest cabins for any vehicle in its class despite the first versions being delivered to clients in the year 2000 the company has continued to develop the design and the koala now features the latest technology in flight assistance so that the ride is smooth and gentle conveniently it can be adapted for wherever it's flying and so can be fitted with active noise cancellation headsets loudspeakers sound proofing and even landing skis so it makes for the ideal way to travel to a winter resort in style we are constantly adding more people to the top fives production team to bring you all the best content be sure to subscribe with notifications on and hit the like button number eight bell 505 jet ranger x owners have to carefully consider what they want to be using their private helicopter for before deciding on which design is best for them and while you may instinctively go for the largest and most spacious of designs this isn't always practical landing sites for the billionaires of the world don't always accommodate big helicopters and particularly if you're flying to your private yacht you'll need something more compact this doesn't mean it can't be top of the range though arguably the best chopper with this functionality in mind is the bell 5050 jet ranger x it's 42 and a half feet long just under 11 feet high and has a single saffron areas 2r turboshaft engine which produces 505 horsepower this gives a maximum speed of 144 miles an hour and a range of 383 miles meaning no matter where your yacht is moored you'll be able to reach it it has a fully integrated glass flight deck with the latest indesign avionics suite that makes it fun and easy to fly and the cabin has a flat floor to it which means that there's plenty of space to store luggage there's room for four passengers to travel in style and with prices starting at one million dollars it's far more affordable than other options too number seven leonardo aw169 the eight and a half million dollar leonardo aw169 was first introduced in 2015 and has since become a highly popular choice for corporate and private travel at 48 feet long and 15 feet high it has two pratt whitney turboshaft engines that produce a thousand horsepower each the 4.8 ton helicopter therefore has a cruising speed of around 190 miles an hour at a range of 510 miles described as a medium-sized twin-engine helicopter the aw169 also has a new system of dampeners to reduce vibrations from the rotor blades and was the first design in its category that comes fitted with electronically actuated landing gears you'd normally expect a helicopter of this size to require two pilots but with systems designed to help avoid terrain and traffic in certain conditions it can be certified to be flown by just one the vip layout of this chopper has space for six or seven passengers and is designed by mccare aviation group it includes a patented noise and vibration reduction system called silence a bespoke in-flight entertainment system and fittings throughout that ensure you know you're in the lap of luxury with extra features to enhance the economy during flight and the stability of the ride flying in an aw 169 in this configuration is even more comfortable than doing the same journey in a private jet number six airbus h-135 the airbus h-135 which is also known as the eurocopter ec135 is a twin-engine light helicopter that was first introduced by the company in 1996 it has a wide range of uses from law enforcement to rescue operations and medical evacuations but by far the most luxurious versions are the vip configurations at 33 feet long and 11 and a half feet tall the h-135 is a cruising speed of 158 miles an hour and a range of 395 miles it's by no means suited to long journeys but for short flights there's nothing better but for those who want more than the base 4.2 million dollar chopper can offer there's always the option of spending a further 2 million dollars for a significant upgrade in collaboration with the house of hermes a world renowned design studio limited edition version has also been made available apparently this involved making more than 150 design changes to both the interior and exterior which has resulted in the creation of an incredibly comfortable and luxurious ride that looks the part both inside and out initially eurocopter only produced four of these variants most of which are now owned by fleets and can be hired but with costs starting at tens of thousands of dollars for a few hours it's definitely a luxury that few can justify to afford number five augusta westland aw 101 first flown in 1987 but offered for sale more than 10 years later in 1999 the aw-101 is a medium-lift helicopter that's often known as the merlin it's mainly used in militaries and rescue fleets around the world but around 15 of those currently in use are variants called the aw 101 vip which are targeted at extremely wealthy individuals or heads of state requiring a crew of three to four people to operate the aw101 is 64 feet long 22 feet tall and weighs more than 15 tons it's powered by three rolls-royce turboshaft engines which each produce 2100 horsepower and this allows the chopper to reach a cruising speed of 173 miles an hour over a maximum range of 518 miles packed full of defensive countermeasures along with one of the most stable and reliable rides the aw 101 can be customized depending on however a client needs and is one of the safest ways to travel they're used for vip transport in countries around the world including india saudi arabia and japan and were even in the running for becoming the new presidential transport in the u.s for funding for the development of one was cancelled as a result of them being extremely expensive to buy and operate number four bell 525 relentless developed by bell textron in the u.s the bell 525 relentless helicopter is a medium lift chopper that can carry up to 20 passengers it was initially pitched to militaries as a troop transport vehicle but is also expected to become popular for corporate and private journeys because of its power and easy customization while the design has undergone preliminary trials it still has some way to go before being certified for civilian use so isn't available to customers quite yet when it's on the market though it's expected that it will cost around 15 million dollars with a cruising speed of 178 miles an hour and a range of up to 644 miles it's built with composites and metal and will be the first commercial helicopter that uses fly-by-wire flight controls it'll still need two pilots to fly and bell hasn't yet announced any collaborative partners in the development of a vip version but this is seen as an inevitability even in the standard configuration it's set to be one of the most comfortable copters out there since it's able to carry several tons of cargo it's the ideal candidate to be upgraded for luxurious purposes whether for carrying an executive team to a company day or for personal journeys between states without the need for a runway the 525 relentless is bound to become a common sight in the skies number three sikorsky s92 vip first introduced in 2004 sikorsky describes the s92 as a twin-engine medium-lift aircraft powered by two general electric turboshaft engines it's able to reach a cruising speed of 174 miles an hour with a range of 620 miles they're used for a wide range of applications including a special variant that's under development to become the new marine one but it's the vip configurations that are truly special even from the outside this is a noticeable and impressive aircraft and the room available inside allows for the cabin to be split into two private quarters the fuselage is purposefully longer than other models within the same class and this adds further room inside as well as the ability to incorporate a large sliding door which is perfect for passengers who aren't as familiar with boarding helicopters the base cost for an s92 is in the region of 17 million dollars this can easily double in price depending on the customizations that are chosen s 92s have been refitted with gold and crystal interiors luxurious seating noise insulation and shock absorbers to negate any vibrations from the rotor blades it's as close to a perfectly stable cabin as you can expect from a helicopter and is therefore one of the most comfortable and relaxing ones you could ever fly in number two eurocopter ec155 first introduced in 1999 the eurocopter ec155 is a multi-used aircraft that's specifically targeted at the civilian market with twin engines and the ability to carry up to 13 passengers along with the two crew it's extremely comfortable in its base design but the vip versions take this to a whole different level it's just under 47 feet long and 14 feet tall and has a cruising speed of around 190 miles an hour with a range of 530 miles the company redesigned the cabin after basing the helicopter on previous iterations this change increased the interior space by 30 percent as well as increasing the storage capacity by 130 percent fitted with an anti-icing system so it can fly in cold climates and an all-glass cockpit with an integrated flight control system it takes very little work to fly the ec-155 safely and it's guaranteed to give a smooth and stable ride the corporate and vip configuration removes a number of the seats and sees the interior cabin become more like a vip lounge working space is provided with a communication suite to keep you in contact with the ground there are wooden and leather accents and luxurious reclining chairs also featuring anti-vibration technologies and sound proofing insulation there are very few offices as peaceful and private as this let alone ones which can transport you to different locations at the same time number one augusta westland aw 109 grand versace vip the augusta westland aw 109 is a twin-engine 8-seat helicopter that was introduced by the company in 1976. despite its age it's proven to be very popular and several upgrades in the intervening years means that the technology on board is as advanced as any other design at 37 feet long and an 11 and a half feet tall it has two pratt whitney engines that give it a cruising speed of 177 miles an hour in a range of 579 miles the aw109 has proven to be a workhorse with plenty of interior space for military and rescue missions but the features that make it ideal for these uses also mean it's perfect for turning into a vip vehicle instead of doing this themselves the company decided to go as extra as possible i worked with versace to design the interiors featuring a black and white interior and paint scheme it's undoubtedly the coolest way to fly by helicopter by using only the most luxurious materials and expert craftsmanship there's a perfect blend of technology comfort and elegance the interior feels crisp and clean and keeps passengers in unparalleled comfort no matter what's going on outside the exterior ii is emblazoned with versace's design aesthetic and is bound to stand out on the helipad even if it's surrounded by larger aircraft what's more it's relatively affordable with a price tag of 6.3 million dollars and the only reason why there aren't more of these flying around monaco and other playgrounds of the rich and wealthy is that augusta westland has limited the number of vehicles like this that they produce so they retain an element of exclusivity watch our vehicles playlist for more top 15 videos about amazing vehicles sit back relax and binge watch all of our best vehicle videos

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Published: Tue Mar 02 2021