Kaman HH-43B sets world altitude record (Class E.1.d)

Wednesday, October 18, 1961

 

Description

As of 18 October 1961, the HH-43B had been recognized for a 32279 ft (9839 kg) altitude record without a payload.

Source: "Helicopters from 'A to Z', Part III", Alex, Ralph P., American Helicopter Society Newsletter, Vol. 7, No.12, December, 1961. Page 5.

 

Aircraft related to this milestone
Kaman HH-43B/K-600-3 Huskie

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