What brand of helicopter is best? Popular models and purchasing guide in 2023
With the rapid development of the general aviation market, helicopters are increasingly used in emergency rescue, business travel, tourism and other fields. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the performance comparison and purchase suggestions of mainstream helicopter brands on the current market.
1. Top 5 popular helicopter brands in 2023
| Ranking | Brand | Representative models | reference price | Core advantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | airbus helicopters | H145 | Starting from ¥70 million | High safety factor, dedicated for medical rescue |
| 2 | Bell | Bell 505 | Starting from ¥35 million | The best value for money and friendly to novices |
| 3 | Robinson | R44 | Starting from ¥25 million | Training market share exceeds 60% |
| 4 | Sikorsky | S-76D | Starting from ¥120 million | Presidential class business cabin |
| 5 | leonardo | AW139 | Starting from ¥90 million | Excellent plateau performance |
2. Correlation analysis of recent hot topics
1.New energy helicopters attract attention: Volvo’s electric helicopter project has sparked heated discussions on social media, and endurance is still the main point of controversy.
2.Domestic helicopter breakthrough: AC313A has completed the plateau test, and related topics have been read 230 million times, demonstrating China’s manufacturing strength.
3.Second-hand transactions heat up: Second-hand trading platform data shows that the number of inquiries for the Bell 407 within five years has increased by 40% year-on-year.
3. Comparison of key purchasing parameters
| parameters | Business use | emergency rescue | flight training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of seats | 6-12 people | 4-8 people | 2-4 people |
| cruising speed | 250-300km/h | 220-280km/h | 180-220km/h |
| Voyage requirements | ≥800km | ≥500km | ≥300km |
| annual maintenance cost | ¥1.5-3 million | ¥800,000-2 million | ¥500,000-1.2 million |
4. Expert purchasing advice
1.First time buyers will be given priority: Robinson R44 or Bell 505, with low maintenance cost and high resale value retention rate.
2.Operation in plateau areas: It is recommended to choose Leonardo AW139, whose turboshaft engine can still maintain 90% power at an altitude of 4,000 meters.
3.Enterprise level procurement: Airbus H160 recently launched a hybrid configuration, which can meet both business and cargo needs, and the order volume has grown significantly.
5. Market Trend Forecast in 2023
1. Light helicopters will account for more than 65% of new aircraft sales;
2. The autonomous driving system becomes standard equipment on models worth more than 500 million yuan;
3. There is an upsurge in transactions of "quasi-new machines" that are 3-5 years old in the second-hand market.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023. Price information may change due to exchange rate fluctuations. For specific purchases, please consult a professional dealer.
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