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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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Airbus/Eurocopter BO 105 Exterior
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Airbus/Eurocopter BO 105

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Next Aviation (Pty) Ltd
  • Year 2000
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 2437
Updated 05 Oct 2022
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McDonnell Douglas 520N

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Next Aviation (Pty) Ltd
  • Year 1992
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 1836
Updated 21 Nov 2022
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Bell 206L 4

Price: USD $1,400,000
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Bell 206L 4

Price: USD $1,400,000
Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales Ltd
  • Year 1996
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 6500
1996 BELL 206 L4 WITH NEW RADIO AND AVIONICS, LOW TOTAL TIME AND EXCELLENT COMPONENT TIMES. THIS HELICOPTER ALSO FEATURES A NEW
Updated 26 Sep 2023
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Bell 206L 4

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Bell 206L 4

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by United Aircraft Sales
  • Year 1995
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 8823
Ready to Soar: Fully Serviced Bell 206L4 Longranger—Newly Refurbished and Awaiting Its New Owner! Step into a Bell 206L4
Updated 30 Aug 2023
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Agusta A109S Grand

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West Africa, Nigeria, For Sale by Aradian Aviation
  • Year 2005
  • S/N 22004
  • Total Time 1950
Updated 27 Aug 2023
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Airbus/Eurocopter BK 117 C-1

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East Africa, Kenya, For Sale by ROTORTRADE
  • Year 1999
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 5567
•Particle separator •External load hook and mirror fixed parts •Bleed airheating system •Floats fixed parts •Hoist fixed parts •EMS Bucher
Updated 15 Aug 2023
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Airbus/Eurocopter BK 117 C-1

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East Africa, Kenya, For Sale by ROTORTRADE
  • Year 1998
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 3935
•Particle separator •Air conditioning (currently removed) •Cargo hook and chin mirror fixed parts •Emergency floats fixed parts •Wire strike •Bucher
Updated 17 Aug 2023
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Airbus/Eurocopter BO 105CBS-5

Price: USD $685,000 Excl. VAT
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Airbus/Eurocopter BO 105CBS-5

Price: USD $685,000 Excl. VAT
Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by MILQUIP SALES
  • Year 1988
  • S/N S-746
  • Total Time 6000
1988 MBB BO 105-5 supper lifter with only 6000hrs Absolute stunner with new paint job and interior done in 2023. Twin Turbine
Updated 31 Jul 2023
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Bell 206L 3

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Bell 206L 3

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Next Aviation (Pty) Ltd
  • Year 1991
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 3598
Updated 25 Jul 2023
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Bell 206B III Jetranger

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Aviation Sales International
  • Year 2004
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 1
• Very Low Total Time • No Damage History • Well Equipped
Updated 17 Jul 2023
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Bell 206L 3

Price: USD $860,000
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Bell 206L 3

Price: USD $860,000
Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Aviation Sales International
  • Year 1992
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 12
• Great Component Hours Remaining • Recent Paint & Interior • High Skid Landing Gear • Dual Rotor Brake • Litter Kit Provisions • Garmin GNS 420 • Intellistart
Updated 03 Jul 2023
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Bell 412SP

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Bell 412SP

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Aviation Sales International
  • Year 1991
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 13
1. Off Market aircraft 2. Comes with a long list of spares 3. Always hangared 4. Excellent LLP times 5. Versatile cabin interiors
Updated 30 Jun 2023
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Bell 206L 3

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Bell 206L 3

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Investment Aircraft
  • Year 1992
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 12873
Great Component Hours Remaining High Skid Landing Gear Dual Rotor Brake Litter Kit Provisions Garmin GNS 420 Intellistart System
Updated 27 Jun 2023
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Robinson R66

Price: USD $525,000 Price Reduced
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Robinson R66

Price: USD $525,000 Price Reduced
Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Pacific Airhub Aircraft Sales Ltd
  • Year 2013
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 1250
NO ACCIDENT/INCIDENT DAMAGE HISTORY VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY ROBINSON AMO ALL RECORDS AVAILABLE SINCE BIRTH LOCATED IN SOUTH AFRICA
Updated 08 Jun 2023
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Bell 407

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Bell 407

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Next Aviation (Pty) Ltd
  • Year 1996
  • S/N 53009
  • Total Time 3880
Updated 25 Jul 2023
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 130B4

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by National Airways Corporation
  • Year 2012
  • S/N 7445
  • Total Time 928.3
The single-engine EC 130 B4 is the latest edition of Eurocopter’s Ecureuil (Squirrel) helicopter family of light multi-mission helicopters. This
Updated 07 Jun 2023
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 135T1

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North Africa, Morocco , For Sale by International Aviation Marketing Ltd.
  • Year 1997
  • S/N 0034
  • Total Time 4722
EMS configuration with CPDS avionics display system
Updated 31 Oct 2022
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Agusta A119 Koala

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Agusta A119 Koala

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Investment Aircraft
  • Year 2002
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 2100
Extended Range/ Auxiliary Fuel 870 Litres Cargo Hook Provisions
Updated 02 Jun 2023
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Bell 206L 4

Price: USD $1,250,000
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Bell 206L 4

Price: USD $1,250,000
Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Aviation Sales International
  • Year 1995
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 8
*Delivered with new paint & interior ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT • Dual Controls • High Skid Gear • Particle Separator • Rotor Brake • Flight Instrument Group • Wire
Updated 02 May 2023
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Bell 206B III

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Bell 206B III

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Aviation Sales International
  • Year 1996
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time -
• Great Condition • Emergency Floatation Gear • High Visibility HR Blades • Wedge Windows • Floor Protectors • Rotor Brake • Dual Controls • Baggage Extender • Dual
Updated 21 Jul 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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