K. S. Wilson (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
E (Rotorcraft)
Sub-Class 
E former G (Helicopters)
Category 
General
Group 
1 : piston engine
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 20 km without landing
Performance 
178,39 km/h
Date 
03 Jun 1946
Course / Location 
Dayton, OH (USA)
Claimant 
K. S. Wilson (USA)
Type of engine 
R-985 (Wasp junior)
Aircraft 
R-5A
Aircraft manufacturer 
Sikorsky
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney