5 Most Expensive Helicopters In The World

helicopters may be the single most exclusive and convenient mode of transportation whether i'm viewing wildlife in serengeti national park or visiting a friend's helipad in martha's vineyard helicopters are a fun and efficient way to travel but some helicopters are built with elegant interiors and over-the-top features so that passengers can enjoy every moment of the ride today i'm counting down the top five most expensive helicopters in the world number 5 bell 525 first on our list is the bell 525 it's nicknamed relentless for a reason with a weight of 20 500 pounds and a maximum speed of 190 miles per hour this one-of-a-kind chopper has some serious power its sleek design open floor plan and numerous windows make it one of the most recognizable aircraft in the sky i personally enjoy its state-of-the-art flyby wire system which means that its controls are automated with a computer making takeoff and landing much smoother for its passengers speaking of which this roomy aircraft has space for up to 19 occupants no one likes to fly alone so the owner of a bell 525 can bring 18 of their closest friends to enjoy the amazing views and adrenaline-inducing thrills when it was unveiled in 2012 this helicopter was a feat of engineering not only was its fly-by-wire system revolutionary it also features a garmin g5000h touchscreen avionics system this simplifies navigation and helps the pilot reach their destination easily and comfortably in order to maximize that comfort bell tested this helicopter in the northern territories of canada that means that passengers can enjoy a warm cabin even with sub-zero temperatures outside in case you're wondering about the price tag of this incredible vehicle well the bell 525 will only set you back about 15 million dollars but this chopper is not only built for luxury bell intended to sell a scaled down model to military customers around the world this model is specialized for troop transport and search and rescue missions i think it would make a wonderful addition to any helicopter fleet and who knows i might even have to add it to my very own app number four airbus h215 super puma with a price of 15.5 million dollars the airbus h.215 super puma just barely edges out the bell 525 as the fourth most expensive helicopter in the world it can also house 19 people comfortably and flies at a max speed of 162 miles per hour this particular model is used for vip passenger transport all over the world high rollers will certainly want to fit their custom super puma with kitchens offices and luxurious lounges so they can enjoy every minute of flying above the clouds furthermore the super puma has stood the test of time i still remember when they were unveiled at the 1975 paris air show what an absolute spectacle it was at the time it represented the pinnacle of both luxury and safety the main rotor was reinforced with composite metal so that it could effectively withstand damage and the fuselage was coated with a crash-worthy undercarriage so that its passengers would be safe in all circumstances it's always nice to have some peace of mind when you're flying thousands of feet above the earth and despite its substantial price tag this flying palace proved to be extremely popular starting in the 80s airbus was selling at least three every month this is no small feat considering it took a team of aviation experts many weeks to build each model the chopper is fitted with soundproof upholstery so that guests can enjoy a silent ride no matter what the conditions are like outside this is in addition to an advanced heating and ventilation system keeping everyone at the perfect temperature for the duration of the flight and over the years many of the world's most powerful people have chosen the super puma for its unbelievable combination of security and comfort the presidents of brazil and france and the prime minister of the uk all used a super puma as their official transportation at one point or another number three sikorsky s92 the third most expensive helicopter in the world is the sikorsky s92 coming in at a whopping 17.7 million dollars it is also a common choice among heads of state though it was first produced to allow oil and gas companies to explore offshore drilling areas it has a massive range of 620 miles which enabled gas companies to fly far from the shore without needing to refuel this is impressive considering this flying tank weighs 26 500 pounds and can fly at a max speed of 190 miles per hour with comfortable leather seats and ample legroom for its 10 passengers the s92 is one of the most extravagant things in the sky it was also one of the first helicopters to pioneer active vibration control the s92 is covered in vibration sensors to ensure that passengers enjoy one of the smoothest rides in the sky even during choppy weather this stability makes it an ideal candidate for governments around the world such as canada ireland japan and kuwait in fact the s-92 is so reliable that it went head-to-head with several other choppers in search and rescue missions beating out the likes of machines from boeing eurocopter and the royal norwegian air force sikorsky was awarded the 2002 collier trophy by the national aeronautics association acknowledging its achievements in safety operating cost and traveling comfort that tri-factor caused a huge demand as the world's wealthiest people claim it to get their hands on one of the most impressive helicopters money can buy and if you're wondering this chopper is still on the market in case anyone has an extra 17 million dollars laying around number two augusta westland aw 101. one of my personal favorites the augusta westland aw 101 comes in at number two on our list and it'll only set you back 21 million though i'm led to believe that might be a lot for some people the aw 101 has the largest cabin in its class with ample room for 24 passengers with three massive turbine engines this helicopter can race to 192 miles per hour and has a range of 518 miles as with most helicopters augusta westland developed both a military and a civilian version of this chopper the civilian model is famous for its elegance and attention to detail in fact they named their luxury variant the aw101 vvip meaning it's only meant for the very very important people this cabin includes double seats with plenty of leg room and a full bathroom and shower the heads of state in turkmenistan algeria saudi arabia and nigeria all own a vvip model so they can rinse off while surveying the country below this helicopter is also outfitted with white leather seats and has space for a kitchen staff to prepare gourmet meals for whichever passengers are lucky enough to be on board the aw 101 was introduced in 1999 and it's understandably still one of the most popular helicopters in the sky today number one airbus h-225 super puma the most expensive helicopter in the world is the airbus h-225 super puma it's the second super puma on our countdown but this is by far the largest variant in the super puma family weighing in at over 11 tons a favorite of wealthy business people this helicopter has a sizeable price tag of 27 million with a maximum speed of 201 miles per hour it's also one of the fastest choppers in existence considering its size and speed the h.225 range of 533 miles is even more impressive that's far enough to fly from jamaica to the bahamas on a single tank of gas which is one of my personal favorite itineraries the luxury model of the h-225 has optional leather seats in-flight entertainment systems hardwood tables and silk cartons in case you want to take the h225 to more northerly climbs the blades and rotors have an anti-icing system to keep passengers safe and the cockpit allows for amazing views the h225 is equipped with a full glass cockpit with active matrix liquid crystal displays this chopper is used by numerous governments such as denmark england spain and norway it can climb more than 1700 feet every minute meaning that every second on the h225 is a thrilling ride it tops out at 19 000 feet which is a much higher service ceiling than the average helicopter without a doubt the h225 super puma is one of the most impressive helicopters on earth and certainly one that i've been keeping my eyes on who knows maybe one day you'll see all mr luxury flying around on one of these bad boys trash to the nines like james behond or something so there you have it the most expensive helicopters in the world which one would you choose let me know in the comments down below thanks for watching if you enjoyed the video make sure to leave a like and subscribe as always i'm mr luxury pip pip to doodly do

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Length: 10min 15sec (615 seconds)

Published: Wed Feb 24 2021