John Allan Johnston (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
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 closed circuit of 1 000 km without payload
Performance 
235,10 km/h
Date 
15 Sep 1964
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
John Allan Johnston (USA)
Type of engine 
T53
Aircraft 
UH-1D
Aircraft manufacturer 
Bell
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Lycoming