Specialized Military Helicopters and Their Costs

Rounding out the list are specialized maritime and combat utility helicopters such as the MH-60

Seahawk family and the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter. The Seahawk variants, designed for U.S.

Navy use on ships, can cost tens of millions per unit due to their radar, anti-submarine,

and missile systems, while the Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Viper typically ranges around $31–38 million

each, depending on weapons and avionics packages. These helicopters might be expensive,

but their roles—from moving troops and supplies to providing close air support—make them indispensable

to U.S. military operations worldwide.