Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion – Cost: $131 Million

Taxes and tags considered, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion would cost an expensive $131 million per unit. And with the Marine Corps planning on purchasing 200 of the heavy-lift Sikorsky helicopter, their quest to replace their old Super Stallion choppers by 2029 is bound to be a costly mission.

That isn’t stopping the military branch from consistently introducing the T408-GE-400 engine-powered aircraft to their fleets, though. As of 2021, the Marine Corps is busy testing four CH-53K King Stallions in preparation for their official entry into service in 2023.