Kaman HH-43B sets world time-to-climb records

Tuesday, October 24, 1961

 

Description

As of 24 October 1961, the HH-43B had been recognized for three time-to-climb records:

  • 3000 meters (9843 ft)    -  2 min. 44.5 sec
  • 6000 meters (19686 ft)  -  6 min. 42.3 sec
  • 9000 meters (29529 ft)  -  14 min. 11.5 sec

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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