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World's speed record by Sikorsky S-59 (1954)

Thursday, August 26, 1954

This is a Notable Record milestone.

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As of 26 August 1954, the S-59 held a speed record of 156.005 mph (135.6 knots, 251 km/hr).

Source: Sikorsky Archives | S-59

Related aircraft

Sikorsky S-59 (XH-39)

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