Airbus H225 Super Puma

The Airbus Helicopters H225 (previously Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma) is a long-range passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter as the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft that can carry up to 24 passengers, two crew members, and a cabin attendant. The helicopter is marketed for use in offshore support, VIP passenger transport, and public service missions. Airbus H225 Super Puma is one of the most expensive helicopters at $27 million.

The helicopter is powered by two Turbomeca Makila 2A1 turboshaft engines mounted above the cabin; these engines have 14% more engine power and a redundant dual-channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system for high reliability; a backup system is present in the event that both FADEC systems fail. The FADEC system ensures that engine power is always kept within the gearbox's limits. Many of the mechanical components, particularly the engines, were designed to be modular to facilitate maintenance, and composite materials were used to reduce the aircraft's weight wherever possible.

Price: $27 million