Denis Prost (FRA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
E (Rotorcraft)
Sub-Class 
E-1c (Helicopters: take off weight 1000 to 1750 kg)
Category 
General
Group 
2: turbine
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 100 km without payload
Performance 
296,00 km/h
Date 
13 May 1971
Course / Location 
Aérodrome d'Istres (France)
Claimant 
Denis Prost (FRA)
Crew 
Jean-Marie BESSE
Type of engine 
Astazou
Aircraft 
SA 341 Gazelle
Aircraft manufacturer 
Aérospatiale
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Turbomeca