The R-44 that I fly for work, consistently hits about 8 mpg at any speed between 50 and 110 mph. but that is with 3 people on board. (well, 2 people and 125 lbs of gear)
That is the most fuel efficient copter I know of.
The worst expense in operating a helicopter is not initial purchase or fuel bill, but the annual liability insurance. There are also very few places (off airport) where a copter can land twice.
Last edited by hamsterpower; 09-13-2016 at 10:03 AM..
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