Clifford V. Turvey (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
E (Rotorcraft)
Sub-Class 
E-1d (Helicopters: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Category 
General
Group 
2: turbine
Type of record 
Speed over a 3 km course
Performance 
254.34 km/h
Date 
22 Aug 1960
Course / Location 
Avondale, TX (USA)
Claimant 
Clifford V. Turvey (USA)
Type of engine 
T53
Aircraft 
UH-1 "Iroquois"
Aircraft manufacturer 
Bell
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Lycoming