The Sikorsky X2 is the fastest conventional helicopter in the world. One of its demonstrator models reached a top speed of 481 km/hour, although it’s not good for the helicopter to …

Feb 27, 2025 · The SA 365/AS365 Dauphin 2 (Dolphin), a versatile medium-weight twin-engine helicopter from Eurocopter, is the fastest helicopter in the world. The civilian transport …

Apr 8, 2025 · Some of the fastest private jets in the sky today can achieve upward of 700 mph, but most helicopters operate between 150 and 160 mph. While those speeds might not raise …

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the current record-holder for a crewed airbreathing jet aircraft. An air speed record is the highest airspeed attained by an aircraft of a particular class. The …

Oct 27, 2025 · Explore the ten fastest helicopters ever built. From experimental record holders to advanced military models, see which rotorcraft have reached the highest speeds in aviation …

Jul 30, 2023 · While some may argue that the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is the fastest helicopter in the world, reaching speeds of around 316 mph, we will leave it off our list as it is more of a …

Dec 9, 2023 · As we have seen, the fastest helicopters in the world are more than mere feats of speed; they are harbingers of a new era in aviation, where versatility, efficiency, and rapid …

Mar 11, 2025 · Explore the fastest civilian helicopters of 2024, featuring detailed insights including their top speeds, capacities, and new features.

List of helicopters throughout aviation history ranked by speed from fastest to slowest.

Oct 12, 2023 · Eurocopter X3 topes the list of fastest helicopters in the world. X3 achieved 255 knots (472 km/h; 293 mph) in level flight over France on 7 June 2013, setting an unofficial …