S-67

  • Sikorsky S-67 Black Hawk Sets World Speed Record for Helicopters (1970)

    The Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk was a private-venture, prototype attack helicopter built in 1970 with Sikorsky Aircraft research and development (R&D) funds. A tandem, two-seat aircraft designed around the dynamic drive and rotor systems of the Sikorsky S-61, it was designed to serve as an attack helicopter or to transport up to eight troops into combat.  Piloted by Sikorsky Test Pilots Kurt…