Top 5 Light Helicopters Under $3M | Price & Specs

Continuing our ongoing series on some of the world’s best helicopters, we're sharing our list of the top light helicopters under US$ 3 million, together with their unit price and technical specifications. Stick around for the number 1 helicopter on this list!

Airplanes dominate the sky, but the most flexible and risky missions are often dealt with by helicopters. Most utility and commercial helicopters fall under the light, single-engine category, and this is arguably the most competitive segment of the market. Now featuring more powerful engines, advanced avionics, and other innovations, there’s definitely a long list of strong contenders under this category.

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MD 530F / 500 Series
© MD Helicopters, Inc.

Max Range: 260 nm (482 km)
Top Speed: 134 ktas (248 kph)
Useful Load: 1,627 lb (738 kg)
Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft (4,876 m)
Price: starts at US$ 2.4 Million

Airbus H125
© Airbus Helicopters / Airbus S.A.S.

Cruise Speed: 140 kts (260 km/h)
Max Range: 340 nm (630 km)
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 4,960 lb (2,250 kg)
Max Seating: 2+6 pax
Price: starts at US$ 2.9 million

AgustaWestland AW009 / PZL SW-4
© Leonardo Company / Leonardo S.p.A.

Length: 34 ft 8 in (10.57 m)
Height: 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)
Gross Weight: 3,527 lb (1,600 kg)
Maximum Passengers: up to 4 people
Price: US$ 1.3 Million

Robinson R66
© Robinson Helicopter Company

Length: 29 ft 4 in (8.99 m)
Height: 11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)
Width: 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Maximum Passengers: up to 5 people
Price: US$ 935,000

Bell 505 / 505 Jet Ranger X
© Bell Flight / Bell Textron Inc.

Length: 42 ft 4 in (12.95 m)
Height: 10 ft 6 in (3.25 m)
Wingspan: 37 ft (11.28 m)
Maximum Passengers: 4 people
Price: US$ 1.5 Million

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[edmijares]

I now own and fly an MD500D for the last 22 years in the Philippines... Terrific machine, I must say. However, I recently ordered and excited to take delivery of the new roomy Bell 505 with all the bells and whistles. Looking forward to flying this machine for recreation and business. These whirlybirds are amazing I am 74yrs old and in perfect physical and mental condition..

[DZavr]

My favorite Bell 505, and I’m going to buy one next year 👍🏻👍🏻

[andrewgutsell]

I was very surprised to see the AS350 series so low, considering it has the highest safety rate and most amount of hours flown out of any Helicopter in history. It is also the most common intermediate helicopter on earth. Also interesting that you grouped intermediate and light Helicopters both under "light". But a nice video even if I do disagree with the order!

[Glidescube]

The most agile I would say is the MD500

[FLIGHTMECH]

Some as350/h125 use the lts-101 but the majority have the turbomecca Arriel 2 series engines.

[markanthonyboyce]

My fave is the Bell jet ranger. Love the aesthetics look. But I did not see a Sikorsky? Pardon the spelling

[flycow]

I know I like Helicopters 🚁 but let me tell you I became a sub because I love ❤️ her beautiful accent 😊.

[GyrocopterGirl]

Thank you for the Video. I fly my Mountain Draggon R66. N2 is a bit of a challenge during some Airwork though.

[brandonkerce]

Can't thank you enough for your content, really love it. Also, you should narrate audio books, just saying....I would buy

[LiveLifeLivTrucking]

Thank you for sharing. The Airbus is my favorite!

[rmshivo]

Favorite is the MD530F, then the MD500 then the Bell 206 in that order.

[realfootball]

I love bell 505. I really want this one 🤓🤓🤓🤓

[Eduardo-xvwc]

omg you didnt just put this Agusta in the

[nike]

Me watching this now like am buying one tomorrow

[hondoe]

MD500 for life! Can you do a video on the Enstrom helicopters?

[steve.d.patterson]

Love the video an the Robinson an the Bell Ranger, gonna buy me one or both one day .Guaranteed 🤔. Thanks for the information. I'm

[rcaspilot]

Nice vid, should be obvious as to which is my favorite.

[derangedlunaticakad.l.]

If it’s not too much to ask could you use miles per hour as well

[nigelchrichgarry]

AS350 Should easily be top 3. Plus AS350 B3s are also powered by Ariel 2B engines