Actress Luciele di Camargo poked fun at her husband, former international Denílson, and took the opportunity to poke fun at singer Belo. Using a photo of the jet that influencer Virgínia Fonseca gave to her husband, singer Zé Felipe, she said she could not give the plane to her lover but if Belo paid the debt she owed her husband , they could do that buy a helicopter.
What kind of debt is it?
Belo lost a lawsuit filed by Denílson in court. The singer’s debts to the former player totaled BRL 7 million, according to a 2022 court decision.
The process dragged on for more than 20 years. In 2004, Belo was ordered to pay Denílson damages for breach of contract.
The athlete led the Soweto Pagoda band, of which the singer was a member. After the musician left the band in 2000 to pursue a solo career, Denílson sued Belo for ending the partnership.
The singer’s lawyer says he recognizes R$4.9 million in debt, but not R$9 million as the former businessman would claim. The information comes from the columnist Diego Garcia of the UOL.
Can you buy a helicopter?
The answer is yes! With this amount you can buy some new helicopters and several used models.
Check out some examples of planes that Denílson could buy if he got from Belo, both the value recognized by the singer and what he would claim:
Robinson R44 BRL 2.3 million (new)
Robinson Helicopter R44 Raven Helicopter
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The Raven I version of the Robinson R44 is R$2.3 million (US$485,000) new. The helicopter has four seats and can transport up to 351 kg total weight of passengers and luggage.
Robinson R66 Turbine BRL 5 million (New)
Turbine helicopter Robinson R66
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The R66 has six seats and reaches up to 204 km/h. It can cover a distance of up to 650 km without having to stop to refuel.
H120 (or EC120) BRL 6 million (used)
Airbus H120 Helicopter, the former Eurocopter EC120 Colibri
Image: Airbus
The H120 (formerly EC120), also known as the Colibri, is available for around US$1.2 million (approx. R$6 million). It has five seats, can carry up to four passengers and reaches a speed of up to 220 km/h.
Esquilo (AS350 or H125) BRL 5 million (used)
Airbus H125 helicopter, the former Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil, also called Squirrel
Image: Anthony Pecchi/Airbus
The Esquilo is one of the most widely used helicopters in Brazil and the main one used by the São Paulo Military Police for their air group. It was also used as Globocop, TV Globo’s journalist helicopter, for many years.
It carries up to seven people on board, but can also be configured to accommodate fewer people for more comfort. It can reach speeds of up to 250 km/h and can fly for up to 4 hours and 30 minutes.
AW109 5 million (used)
British Government Agusta AW109 (now manufactured by Leonardo) in flight over Buckingham Palace (England)
Image: British Crown
One of Italian manufacturer Leonardo’s versions of the helicopter can be found for around US$1 million (R$4.8 million). The AW109 in the VIP version can reach a distance of up to 833 km and fly at up to 283 km/h.
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X R$5.8 million (used)
Bell 505 Jet Ranger
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Bell’s Jet Ranger X seats five (one pilot and four passengers) and is one of the youngest on the list. As of 2018, the basic version cost around $1.2 million.
It flies up to 600 km and reaches a speed of 232 km/h.
All aircraft prices vary based on a number of factors, such as year of manufacture and hours flown.