- 03 Oct 2022
- Jason Zilberbrand
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Helicopters for Sale
Helicopters, otherwise referred to as rotorcraft utilize rotor blades that propel quickly enough to provide the lift needed for flight. Unique from fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters are capable of vertical take-off and landing, making them ideal to operate into and out of tight spaces, and hovering (making them ideal for surveillance and inspection work).
A wide range of turbine helicopters and piston helicopters are operated around the world, fulfilling an equally wide range of missions. The smallest manned piston helicopters seat just two people (including the pilot), whereas the largest multi-engine turbine helicopters can be configured to carry more than 12 passengers in luxury (plus crew).
However, the key difference between turbine and piston helicopters, reflected in their name, is in their engine types…
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- Bell (107)
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Bell 407GXi
Price: USD $4,250,000
Bell 407GXi
Price: USD $4,250,000
Asia, China, For Sale by Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales Ltd
- Year 2019
- S/N N/A
- Total Time 6
28 AMPH BATTERY
AUX FUEL TANK PROVISIONS (19GAL)
DOORS-JETTISONABLE (CREW ONLY)
DUAL CONTROLS
HIGH SKID GEAR-W-FLIGHT STEPS
LED LIGHTING (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR)
Updated 06 Sep 2024
Bell 412EP
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Bell 412EP
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Asia, India, For Sale by International Aviation Marketing Ltd.
- Year 2006
- S/N 36413
- Total Time 10042
Utility configuration
Updated 12 Aug 2024
Airbus/Eurocopter EC 145
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 145
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Asia, Thailand, For Sale by Jetcraft
- Year 2012
- S/N 9564
- Total Time 780
ELT C406-N HM
Medevac Approved
Eight Passenger Configuration
Eight Passenger Configuration
Updated 28 Jun 2024
McDonnell Douglas 600N
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McDonnell Douglas 600N
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Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
- Year 2000
- S/N RN059
- Total Time 2272
Low hours • 1 Pilot + 6 Pax configuration • Garmin GNS-530 GPS/Com • Garmin GTX-327 Transponder • Bendix/King KY96A Com • Artex ELT C406
Bendix/King KY96A Com
Updated 08 Nov 2023
Airbus/Eurocopter EC 135P2+
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 135P2+
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Asia, South Korea, For Sale by Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales Ltd
- Year 2008
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 2405
The EC135 P2+ is reliable and adaptable for a variety of missions. This 2008 EC135 P2+ is configured for passenger or
Updated 12 Aug 2024
Sikorsky S-76C++
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Sikorsky S-76C++
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Asia, India, For Sale by Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales Ltd
- Year -
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 6796
GREAT COMPONENT TIMES REMAINING
Updated 04 Jul 2023
Airbus/Eurocopter BK 117 B-2
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Airbus/Eurocopter BK 117 B-2
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Asia, Papua New Guinea, For Sale by International Aviation Marketing Ltd.
- Year 1993
- S/N 7245
- Total Time 9211
Utility configured helicopter
Updated 03 Jul 2024
Airbus/Eurocopter EC 225
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 225
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Asia, China, For Sale by Savback Helicopters
- Year 2014
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 4891
Notes/highlights
Additional units available for sale
Firefighting & SAR configuration
19 high back seats with headrests
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Updated 08 Aug 2024
Airbus/Eurocopter EC 225
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 225
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Asia, China, For Sale by Savback Helicopters
- Year 2006
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 9953
Notes/highlights
Additional units available for sale
Firefighting & SAR configuration
19 high back seats with headrests
File Photo
Aircraft specification is
Updated 08 Aug 2024
Bell 212
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Bell 212
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Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
- Year 1980
- S/N 31119
- Total Time 30668
• Utility Configuration • Bendix/King Gold Crown Avionics Package • Dual Controls • Cargo Hook Provisions • Dual Cargo Mirror • FDR/CVR/ELT • Spectrum
Utility Configuration
Updated 13 Apr 2023
Schweizer 269CBi
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Schweizer 269CBi
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Asia, China, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
- Year 2005
- S/N 0195
- Total Time 4800
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE
2 pax configuration
Updated 05 Apr 2023
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FAQs: Helicopter for Sale
Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions for Helicopter for sale
Which are the top helicopter manufacturer companies today?
Today’s leading turbine helicopter manufacturers include Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, Leonardo, MD Helicopter, Robinson, and Sikorsky. Buyers shopping the pre-owned market will find additional out-of-production models available, including those produced by Agusta, Eurocopter, and others. Popular piston helicopters are built by Enstrom (F-28F and 280FX), Guimbal (Cabri G2), Robinson (R22 and R44 Raven) and Schweizer (300C). Again, buyers shopping the pre-owned piston helicopter market will find additional out-of-production models available, including, for example, the Bell 47.
What are helicopters used for?
Turbine helicopters are popular with corporations needing business and VVIP transportation. High-net-worth-individuals also own these aircraft as personal transportation. Some of the other roles and industries Turbine Helicopters are commonly utilized in are police work, medevac, aerial surveillance, offshore, media, tourism and more. Meanwhile, Piston helicopters are very popular with flight schools. They are also used for personal, owner-flown transportation, and are useful for certain types of surveillance work, tourism, site inspection, and news gathering.
How much do helicopters cost?
Buyers seeking a pre-owned turbine helicopter can expect an average ask price of $1.465m, according to JETNET data (April 2022) which accounts for new and used helicopter prices. The highest ask price in July 2021 was $9.950m. Piston helicopters, meanwhile, can cost anywhere between under $68k up to approximately $708k (per JETNET),
Helicopter Overview
By Matt Harris
Both Piston and Turbine helicopters are diverse and are used across a wide variety of roles and industries. These include executive travel, emergency services, military, construction, oil and offshore, tourism, search and rescue, news and media, and a diverse range of other aerial works.
Popular models available today include aircraft built by Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Enstrom, Leonardo, Robinson and Sikorsky
What is a Turbine Helicopter?
Generally larger than piston helicopters, turbine helicopters are powered by one or more gas turbine engines. Comprised of compressor, combustion chamber, turbine and gearbox assembly, these are more powerful and complex engines than are used on piston helis, inevitably making them more expensive to operate but broadening their appeal to market sectors piston helicopters cannot serve.
Popular turbine helicopter models on the market today carry anywhere between four and 20, -plus passengers (depending on category and configuration).
Turbine helicopters tend to be grouped by engine and weight, including Single-Engine Turbines, Light Multi-Engine Turbines, Medium Multi-Engine Turbines, and Heavy Multi-Engine Turbines.
What is a Piston Helicopter?
Generally smaller than turbine helicopters, piston helicopters operate with a piston engine (also called a reciprocating engine), with Lycoming being a leading piston helicopter engine manufacturer today. Less powerful and complex than the engines used by turbine helicopters, piston engines are also less expensive to operate.
The popular piston helicopters on the new and pre-owned market carry between two and four people (including pilot), and have a range between 160 and 300 nautical miles (per Conklin & de Decker).
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