Expensive U.S. Military Helicopters

Another major expensive helicopter class is the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. While prices vary

by configuration, modern AH-64E models range around $35–50 million per unit thanks to their

advanced sensors, weapons systems, and combat avionics, making it one of the U.S.

Army’s most capable—and costly—attack platforms. The U.S. also fields heavy transport workhorses

like the Boeing CH-47F Chinook, with recent contract awards totaling $461 million for

nine helicopters, which reflects how expensive heavy lift rotorcraft procurement and

upgrades have become.