SpeedSpeed
Fastest compound helicopter, shallow dive (unofficial)
Record
481 km/h
298.9 mph
- Holder
- Kevin Bredenbeck, Sikorsky X2
What to remember
On 15 September 2010, Kevin Bredenbeck took the Sikorsky X2 to 481 km/h (299 mph) in a shallow dive. The run is unofficial, but no compound helicopter has flown faster.
Official airspeed records follow rules set by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), which ratifies every claim. Aircraft are split into classes and sub-divisions by weight and engine type, and speeds are measured over straight courses or closed circuits.
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Sources and licences
- Value, holder and date: Wikipedia article “List of flight airspeed records” (revision used 1366403307). Data from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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