Joseph C. Watts (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
E (Rotorcraft)
Sub-Class
E-1e (Helicopters: take off weight 3000 to 4500 kg)
Category
General
Group
2: turbine
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km without payload
Performance
215,63 km/h
Date
23 Sep 1964
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
Joseph C. Watts (USA)
Type of engine
T53
Aircraft
UH-1D
Aircraft manufacturer
Bell
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Lycoming