- 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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- Agusta (54)
- Airbus (35)
- Airbus/Eurocopter (102)
- Bell (90)
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- Sikorsky (6)
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Agusta AW109 TREKKER
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Agusta AW109 TREKKER
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South America, Brazil, For Sale by Southern Cross Aircraft LLC
- Year 2022
- S/N 22730
- Total Time 78
• One Owner Since New • No Damage History • Only 78 hours • Training Slot for one pilot and one mechanic • Deliverd in Aug 2022 • 3
VIP Interior with full leather seats
Updated 15 Mar 2023
McDonnell Douglas 500
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McDonnell Douglas 500
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Australia & NZ, New Zealand, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
- Year 1979
- S/N 490487D
- Total Time 11160
Freshly fully refurbished
Meticulously maintained
Cargo Hook Kit
High Skid Landing Gear
Cabin Hinged Doors
Inlet Particle Separator
Freshly fully refurbished
Updated 16 Feb 2023
Airbus H155
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Airbus H155
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Europe, Netherlands, For Sale by AeroBuyNow SARL
- Year 2007
- S/N 6764
- Total Time 1903
No Damage History All Logs Since New Always Hangared Delivered with Fresh Airframe Inspection & LH Engine 15Y Inspection
ADS-B out
Always Hangared
Updated 10 Feb 2023
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 07 Feb 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
new to market - 2 pax configuration
Updated 27 Jan 2023
Agusta AW169
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Agusta AW169
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Europe, United Kingdom - England, For Sale by Corporate Jet Consulting
- Year 2017
- S/N 69020
- Total Time 255
• One owner from New • VIP ‘’Pearl’’ Interior 3+2+2 • Conversion kit for 4+2+2 interior • Soundproofing • Removable Emergency Floats • Removable External Life Raft on
Updated 06 Jan 2023
Airbus/Eurocopter AS 350B3+
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Airbus/Eurocopter AS 350B3+
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Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
- Year 2011
- S/N 7160
- Total Time 2545
Utility Configuration
Engine Enrolled on JSSI
Rescue Hoist
Cargo Hook Provisions
Dual Controls
Engine Air Intake Sand Filter
GNS 430W
Engine Air Intake Sand Filter
Updated 16 Dec 2022
Agusta A109E Power
Price: USD $995,000 Price Reduced
Agusta A109E Power
Price: USD $995,000 Price Reduced
Europe, United Kingdom, For Sale by Castle Air
- Year 2003
- S/N 11208
- Total Time 3224
FRESH 3200HR INSPECTION, UPGRADED AVIONICS. Stunning aircraft. Very good condition. One of the Cheapest 109Es on the market.
Composite Tail
UPGRADED AVIONICS - Stunning aircraft
Updated 02 Feb 2023
Bell 407GX
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Bell 407GX
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North America + Canada, United States - MD, For Sale by Avpro Inc.
- Year 2011
- S/N 54307
- Total Time 1291.3
Exceptional U.S. Corporate Pedigree
Executive VIP Configuration
Always Hangared & No Damage History
Garmin G1000 Panel
Helicopter Synthetic Vision System
executive VIP Configuration
Updated 19 Jan 2023
Agusta AW109E Power
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Agusta AW109E Power
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Europe, United Kingdom - England, For Sale by Castle Air
- Year 2001
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 542
Castle Air are please to exclusively offer this 2001 AW109E Power with very low engine times.
Engine 1: 541 / Engine 2: 547
Fresh annual
Refurbished interior and exterior
Updated 25 Aug 2022
Agusta AW169 VIP
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Agusta AW169 VIP
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South America, Argentina, For Sale by Southern Cross Aircraft LLC
- Year 2016
- S/N 69025
- Total Time 170.7
PEDIGREE One Private Owner since New Complete and Original Records since New No Damage History / No Incidents Fresh Annual Inspection
Fresh Annual Inspection c/w June, 2022
Updated 20 Jun 2022
Leonardo AW109 Trekker
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Leonardo AW109 Trekker
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South America, Brazil, For Sale by Southern Cross Aircraft LLC
- Year 2021
- S/N 22276
- Total Time 91
• One Owner Since New • Only 91 hours • No Damage History • VIP Interior with full leather seats
Only 91 hours - no damage history
Updated 04 Jul 2022
Bell 206B III
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Bell 206B III
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Europe, France, For Sale by SPARFELL
- Year 1980
- S/N 8592
- Total Time 3750
Immaculate 1980 Agusta-Bell 206B3
Low Time
Equipped for floats
Floats included (to be serviced)
Inlet barrier filter
EASA certified
Based an
EASA certified - immaculate condition
Updated 01 Mar 2022
Robinson R44 Raven II
Price: €269,000 Excl. VAT, Price Reduced
Robinson R44 Raven II
Price: €269,000 Excl. VAT, Price Reduced
Europe, Norway, For Sale by Flightline Aviation
- Year 2008
- S/N 12236
- Total Time 2690
Flightline Aviation are proud to offer this 2008 Robinson R44 Raven II for sale.
This stunning Raven II is a very
Updated 21 Mar 2023
Airbus H125
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Airbus H125
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Europe, Monaco, For Sale by Blueberry Aviation
- Year 2013
- S/N AH-957
- Total Time 1876
H125 / AS350B3e PAX TRANSPORT / UTILITY
Cargo Swing 1400 ( FP); Capabilities for extended Cargo Sling; Cabin Configuration: 2+4 Seats;
We offer
Updated 20 Mar 2023
Airbus H130
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Airbus H130
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Middle East, Kazakhstan, For Sale by KZ Helicopters
- Year 2015
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 1560
Fantastic condition Airbus H130. One owner since new. Private flights only. Perfect maintenance history. Valid CofA. No damage history. Always
Updated 17 Mar 2023
Bell UH-1H
Price: USD $1,050,000
Bell UH-1H
Price: USD $1,050,000
Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Aviation Sales International
- Year 1966
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 5
• UTILITY EQUIPPED • Bell 212 42 Degree Gearbox Transmission • Lycoming T53-L-13B Engine • Wire Strike Kit • Extra High Skids • Type Certified (Restricted)
Updated 17 Mar 2023
Robinson R44 Raven II
Price: €288,000 Excl. VAT, Price Reduced
Robinson R44 Raven II
Price: €288,000 Excl. VAT, Price Reduced
Europe, France, For Sale by Dominique Campana
- Year 2008
- S/N TBD
- Total Time 800
TRES BEL HELICOPTERE AVEC AIR CONDITIONNE
DISPONIBLE FIN MAI 2023
OVERHALL EN 2018
GARMIN GNS 430
INTERPHONE AEM AA12S
2 RADIOS
2 CASQUES
EXTERIEUR
Updated 15 Mar 2023
Robinson R44 Raven II
Price: £285,000 No VAT
Robinson R44 Raven II
Price: £285,000 No VAT
Europe, United Kingdom, For Sale by Andrew Thompson
- Year 2009
- S/N 12722
- Total Time 1225
Robinson R44 Ravern 2
1225 hours total time
12 year inspection completed August 2021 giving this machine 975 hours or until August 2033
please note main
Updated 14 Mar 2023
Airbus/Eurocopter EC 155B1
Price: USD $3,995,000
Airbus/Eurocopter EC 155B1
Price: USD $3,995,000
Europe, United Kingdom, For Sale by Aero Asset
- Year 2010
- S/N 6890
- Total Time 2866
HIGHLIGHTS
Emergency Floats
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Single Pilot IFR & ADS-B Out
Recently Overhauled Engines
Low-Time Gearbox
Covered by Airbus EBH
Updated 14 Mar 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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