Recently, Malaysian RMAF had received 2 of the twelve ordered EC725 helicopter manufactured by French Eurocopter group.
The Brazilian Bought the Helicopter costing RM 84 mil per unit compared to Malaysian buying at RM193 million per unit, as quoted in the star on 4 Dec 2012.It does appear that the Brazil has a better deal as the helicopters will be assembled in the country (http://events.eurocopter.com/en/article/helibras-inaugurates-major-new-brazilian-assembly-facility-ec725ec225-helicopters-itajuba)
It was reported that Thai is buying four of the kind...Chiangrai Times– The Government of Thailand has reportedly ordered four EC725 helicopters for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The €100 million deal was announced by Thai deputy prime minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa on 29 August, quoted by the French media.
The value of 100 million Euro is about RM397.258 million. That mean per helicopter is RM 99.3 million, about half of the Malaysian
Quoted Costs
1. Wiki --- USD25 millions--- RM75 million
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