Highest altitude in level flight for a helicopter (Sikorsky S-64F/CH-54B)

Thursday, November 4, 1971 - Sikorsky, Stratford, Connecticut, United States of America

 

Description

On November 4, 1971, James Church piloted a CH-54B in level flight at an altitude of 11,010 meters (36,122 feet). This is the current record and is ratified by the FAI.

 

Aircraft related to this milestone
Erickson S-64F/CH-54B Aircrane

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