Eldon F. Sampson (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
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 1 000 km without payload
Performance 
266,11 km/h
Date 
24 Nov 1964
Course / Location 
Hurst, TX (USA)
Claimant 
Eldon F. Sampson (USA)
Type of engine 
T53
Aircraft 
UH-1D
Aircraft manufacturer 
Bell
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Lycoming