Top 10 Most Expensive Helicopters in the World

Helicopters, also known as "iron dragonflies," are sophisticated air transportation vehicles. Their importance stems from their ability to access locations inaccessible to airplanes.

Furthermore, helicopters don't require extensive runways like airplanes. Therefore, this mode of transportation is considered efficient, albeit relatively expensive due to its advanced technology.

Below is a list of the 10 most expensive helicopters in the world, based on data from luxcior.com.

1. Airbus H225 Super Puma – US$ 27 million (Rp 385.7 billion)
2. AgustaWestland AW101 – US$ 21 million (Rp 299.9 billion)
3. Sikorsky S-92 – US$ 17.7 million (Rp 252.8 billion)
4. Airbus AS332 L1e VIP Super Puma – US$ 15.5 million (Rp 221.4 billion)
5. Bell 525 Relentless – US$ 15 million (Rp 214.3 billion)
6. Sikorsky S-76C – US$ 13 million (Rp 185.7 billion)
7. AgustaWestland AW139 – US$ 12 million (Rp 171.4 billion)
8. Airbus Helicopters H155 – US$ 10 million (Rp 142.8 billion)
9. Eurocopter EC175 – US$ 7.9 million (Rp 112.8 billion)
10. AgustaWestland AW109 – US$ 6.3 million (Rp 89.9 billion)

The Airbus H225 Super Puma tops the list as the world's most expensive helicopter, priced at US$ 27 million or approximately Rp 385.7 billion. This helicopter is a type of twin-engine, long-range passenger transport helicopter.

The Airbus H225 Super Puma was developed by Eurocopter as the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family and can carry up to 24 passengers along with two crew members and a cabin attendant.

This helicopter was initially designated as the Eurocopter EC725. In 2015, its name was changed to H225, in line with Eurocopter's corporate rebranding as Airbus Helicopters.

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