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Lynx - The World's Fastest Helicopter 20 Years On 11/08/2006 The 11th August marks the 20th anniversary of the Westland Lynx helicopter setting a new world helicopter speed record of 249.1 mph (400.87 kph). Although other attempts have been made, 20 years on Lynx retains the title as the world's fastest helicopter.
I am a private pilot, but not a rotorcraft pilot, but I don't think there is anything in physics that limit the speed of a rotorcraft!
That's why we make you fixed-wing types get a rotorcraft add-on rating.
Keep in mind that the maximum speed a rotor helicopter can reach, in theory, before spinning out of control is just over 250 miles per hour.
Now that you know that, at an European air show on August 6, 1986 a Westland Lynx ZB500, that was slightly modified, reached a speed of 249.1 miles per hour or 400.8 km/h, making it the world's fastest helicopter.
Originally posted by getreadyalready
reply to post by Americantrucker
I am a private pilot, but not a rotorcraft pilot, but I don't think there is anything in physics that limit the speed of a rotorcraft!
Originally posted by Americantrucker
The use of the term "rotor helicopter" makes me wonder whether whoever wrote this doesn't know the difference between their head and their aXX. (Is there another type of helicopter?)
Is there any reason to believe a helicopter would "Spin out of control" after reaching a certain speed?
Originally posted by memarf1
Hey there everyone, would you count the V-22 Osprey as a helicopter? It definitely is not a fixed wing aircraft.