In brief
- The Airbus H225 Super Puma is the most expensive civil helicopter, at an estimated $27 million.
- An executive Sikorsky S-92 starts at about $27 million; the S-92 is also the base for Marine One.
- Helicopter prices are estimates because final cost depends on cabin, avionics and equipment.
As of October 2026, the most expensive civil helicopter in the world is the Airbus H225 Super Puma, with an estimated price of about $27 million. The Sikorsky S-92 in executive configuration costs about the same, from around $27 million, while the AgustaWestland AW101 is estimated at $21 million.
Helicopter makers rarely publish prices. The final cost depends on the cabin, avionics, mission equipment and support package, so the figures here are industry estimates for a typical new aircraft, not fixed list prices.
This list covers civil and VIP helicopters that private owners, companies and governments can buy. Military attack and heavy-lift types such as the Boeing Chinook and Apache cost more but are not sold to private buyers.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airbus H225 Super Puma | $27 million | Heavy twin-engine |
| 2 | Sikorsky S-92 (executive) | From $27 million | Medium-lift twin-engine |
| 3 | AgustaWestland AW101 | $21 million | Medium-lift three-engine |
| 4 | Bell 525 Relentless | From $20 million | Super-medium twin-engine |
| 5 | Airbus ACH175 | About $17 million | VIP super-medium |
| 6 | Airbus AS332 L1e VIP Super Puma | $15.5 million | VIP twin-engine |
| 7 | Airbus ACH160 Exclusive | About $14 million | VIP medium |
| 8 | Sikorsky S-76C | About $12 million to $13 million | Medium twin-engine |
| 9 | AgustaWestland AW139 | About $12 million | Medium twin-engine |
| 10 | Airbus H155 (EC155) | About $10 million | Medium twin-engine |
1. Airbus H225 Super Puma: $27 million
The H225 is the largest member of the Super Puma family. It was sold as the EC225 until Airbus Helicopters renamed it in 2015.
It is a long-range twin-engine helicopter used for offshore oil and gas flights, search and rescue, military transport and VIP travel. Depending on the layout, it carries up to about 24 passengers.
2. Sikorsky S-92 (executive): from $27 million
The S-92 is a medium-lift twin-engine helicopter built by Sikorsky, now part of Lockheed Martin. Its executive version seats up to about 10 passengers in a soundproofed cabin and cruises at up to about 190 mph.
The S-92 is the base for the VH-92A, the helicopter chosen to carry the US president as Marine One. Standard versions are estimated at about $17.7 million, with VIP cabins taking the price to $27 million or more.
3. AgustaWestland AW101: $21 million
The AW101, now built by Leonardo, uses three engines instead of two. This gives it extra safety margin for long flights over sea.
It entered service in 1999 and is used by several European navies and air forces for search and rescue, transport and anti-submarine work. Some governments also use it to carry heads of state.
4. Bell 525 Relentless: from $20 million
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium helicopter that can carry up to 16 passengers. It is the first commercial helicopter with fly-by-wire flight controls, in which computers manage the control inputs.
Bell markets it for offshore transport and executive travel, with a configurable cabin and optional in-flight Wi-Fi. Earlier estimates put it at $15 million, but recent figures start at about $20 million.
5. Airbus ACH175: about $17 million
The ACH175 is the VIP version of the Airbus H175. It carries up to about 12 passengers and has large panoramic windows.
It is designed for long trips between cities, with a quiet cabin and a range that suits regional business travel.
6. Airbus AS332 L1e VIP Super Puma: $15.5 million
The AS332 L1e is an updated VIP version of the original Super Puma. It is a twin-engine utility helicopter with a range of about 841 km.
Its proven design and large cabin keep it popular with governments and companies that need a reliable VIP transport.
7. Airbus ACH160 Exclusive: about $14 million
The ACH160 is the private and business version of the Airbus H160, one of the newest designs in the medium class. The Exclusive edition seats up to about 10 passengers.
It has panoramic windows and modern avionics, and its Blue Edge rotor blades are designed to reduce noise.
8. Sikorsky S-76C: about $12 million to $13 million
The S-76 first flew in 1977 and remains one of the most widely used executive helicopters. The S-76C is a later version with improved engines.
It is used for executive transport and offshore work and is known for reliability and a comfortable ride.
9. AgustaWestland AW139: about $12 million
The AW139 entered service in 2003 and is one of the best-selling medium twin-engine helicopters. It is used for offshore flights, emergency medical work, police operations and VIP travel.
Its large cabin and twin engines give it the safety margin operators want for flights over water and cities.
10. Airbus H155 (EC155): about $10 million
The H155, first introduced as the EC155 in 1999, is a long-range twin-engine helicopter with a five-blade main rotor. It carries up to about 13 passengers.
It has digital flight controls and a top speed close to 200 mph, which made it a popular corporate helicopter.
How we ranked these
We ranked civil helicopters by the estimated price of a new aircraft, using published industry guides. Real prices vary widely with options, and branded VIP editions can cost less than large utility types. Examples include the AgustaWestland AW109 Grand Versace from about $6.3 million and the Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition from about $5.8 million.
For comparison, a twin-engine Bell 429 averaged about $8 million in the US in 2025, and a Robinson R44 about $500,000. Owners who can afford a $27 million helicopter often own a superyacht as well; see our list of the most expensive yachts in the world.
Sources: Fair Lifts, most expensive private helicopters; Flapper, helicopter prices; Databoks, helicopter price chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive helicopter in the world?
The Airbus H225 Super Puma is the most expensive civil helicopter in the world, with an estimated price of about $27 million. An executive Sikorsky S-92 costs about the same. Military helicopters such as the Apache and Chinook cost more but are not sold to private buyers.
How much does a private VIP helicopter cost?
A VIP helicopter costs from about $6 million for a branded light twin such as the AW109 Grand Versace to $27 million or more for a large executive Sikorsky S-92. Popular mid-size choices such as the Airbus ACH160 and ACH175 cost about $14 million to $17 million.
How much does the Bell 525 Relentless cost?
Recent estimates put the Bell 525 Relentless at about $20 million and up, compared with earlier estimates of about $15 million. It carries up to 16 passengers and is the first commercial helicopter with fly-by-wire flight controls.
Which helicopter is used as Marine One?
The current Marine One helicopter is the VH-92A, which is based on the Sikorsky S-92. In executive form, the S-92 starts at about $27 million. It seats up to about 10 passengers in a soundproofed cabin and cruises at up to about 190 mph.
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