[Troutner]

If you're wondering how much a new car is, you can drive by a local dealership and look at the big numbers on their cars' windshields to find the answer. Or, even more efficiently, you can hop on one of the famous car appraisal sites designed to answer just this question for you. If your question is "how much is a helicopter?", the options for finding a trusted resource are more limited. If you're in the market for a personal helicopter but aren't quite sure what your price range should be, this list should help. Here you'll see a variety of prices–low to high–to guide your buying choice.

[fflaguna]

Long known for providing luxurious driving experiences on the ground, Mercedes-Benz is today doing the very same in the air. Kicking off the super luxurious helicopters portion of this post is the Eurocopter Mercedes-Benz EC145. Designed for executive-class business and VIP private travel, the interior of this craft is highly customizable. Interior furnishing can be rearranged to accommodate four to eight people. This four-bladed, rotor-powered aircraft takes our price range up a notch, coming in at around $5,500,000-$7,000,000, depending on options. [links]

[chickenado]

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger is an ultramodern, super slick 5-seater aircraft. Although this luxury helicopter is more spacious and more powerful (equipped with a 505 shaft hp Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine) than the ones above, it doesn't sacrifice the economy. This is still a super lightweight craft, coming in at a weight of just 2180 lb. This spacious, luxurious, and economical craft comes in at around $1,400,000. [links]

[jilanrew13]

The average cost to get a helicopter license ranges from $11,000 to $16,000 depending on which school you train. Expect to spend around $18,000 to $35,000 or more for the commercial type that requires 150 minimum hours and 100 Pilot in Command hours.

[ryanrus13]

Some of the additional expenses you may incur during training are the following: [links]

[andrewegc]

If you have been certified in a fixed-wing aircraft, you will likely be spending around $8,000 to $10,000 only as your flight hours will be credited to the logged time required to get a helicopter license. more

[bradford1Merrill]

The helicopter license fees in a pilot school include a complete set of helicopter training with certifications. These training sets typically include: [links]

[vorton]

Obviously, for a new unit, many of these costs will be either unneeded or wrapped into the purchase price. However, you should figure separate costs when purchasing a used helicopter. The HPA and closing documents will enumerate some of these costs. Other costs involve separate agreements with third-parties. more

[andy]

The answer depends entirely upon how frequently you use the helicopter. If you need one occasionally, then it’s far cheaper and easier to charter a helicopter or use a scheduled service. Owning a luxury helicopter makes sense if you’re very wealthy and if you live far off the beaten path.

[WatchIn]

To know how much to budget for the initial purchase of a helicopter, you should ask yourself the following questions:

[6174Kauri]

Of course, you might want to customize and upgrade your luxury helicopter, whether a single-engine or a multi-engine. But it’s essential that you bring the condition of a used helicopter up to date with modern components/systems. more

[bytemaster]

This luxury helicopter features ample space and an upscale cabin, exactly as you would expect for a price of $21 million per helicopter! It also has a range of 810 nautical miles at 150 knots, powered by twin turbine engines. Specifically, the craft is approximately 75 long, 22 feet wide, with a maximum gross weight is 34,390 pounds. The glass cockpit features NVG-compatible avionics. The service ceiling on this unit is 15,000 feet. The AW101 operates in both military and civilian arenas, including the armed forces of the UK, Italy, and Denmark. As a business helicopter, it is an upscale transporter of up to 25 VIPs and passengers, plus two-to-four crew. Finally, the AW101 can stay aloft for up to 6 hours, 50 minutes. [links]

[grifferz]

In addition to the ongoing costs of using and maintaining your helicopter, you must also budget debt service costs. For a helicopter mortgage, look for a term of up to 10 years along with an interest rate in the range of 5% to 7% depending on your credit score of course. You can also arrange a sale leaseback if you desire to lease a helicopter as opposed to owning a helicopter. That completes our general breakdown of “How much does a helicopter cost?”. Read on for information concerning helicopter financing and specific examples for “How much does a helicopter cost?”. here

[darkskiez]

While price is important, it’s equally important to make equitable comparisons among different models. Clearly, price can be misleading if you don’t understand the condition and configuration of each purchase candidate. Seemingly, you’ll need an analytical methodology to help you compare business helicopters and their components. This includes reviewing a pre-owned unit’s full maintenance tracking report, not just the summary. Use a spreadsheet to calculate each model’s required maintenance, including conducting full inspections, and replacing components. Alternatively, use one of the available direct maintenance cost software programs that support your analytical methodology. And of course, you can always hire a pro!

[Ernestlad]

The venerable Sikorsky S-76 comes in the D variation with two Pratt & Whitney engines packing 1,050 hp. Additionally, it features a Thales Topdeck avionics suite, active vibration control and composite rotors. This helicopter ranges in price from $9.1 to $15 million for this model, capable of 155 knots at 15,000 feet. It has a travel range of 441 nautical miles and can seat 12. The 205-cubic-foot cabin measures 7.91 x 6.33 x 4.43 feet, with an exterior length of 52.49 feet. [links]

[benjamin1greer]

Are you in the market for a corporate helicopter, private helicopter, or luxury helicopter? Then you’ll want to know “How much does a helicopter cost?” In this article, we’ll answer the question, “How much does a helicopter cost?” in terms of price and upkeep. Next, we’ll touch on how to finance a helicopter and four examples of private helicopter costs. Finally, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions and provide concluding remarks about the cost of owning a helicopter.

[cayblood]

Normally, you negotiate a favorable helicopter price with the seller and sign a detailed HPA, which might run 50+ pages. If you’re interested, here is a simple sample aircraft purchase agreement. For example, your initial costs can include: more