Lynx ZB-500 249.09 mph world record. Fastest helicopter.
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Helicopter?
Helicopters created nowadays generally have 2 or 3 blades. The fastest recorded helicopter has 3 blades. as it revolves more pressure is put forth and therefore the helicopter travels faster
None. The world's fastest helicopter only measured 249.1 mph.
Currently, the fastest helicopter in the US military is the CH-47F Chinook with a top speed of 196 mph (315 kp/h).
The world's fastest is the Eurocopter X3 , which flies at 300 mph. -( The Apache flies at 227, and Bell's Viper at 255. )
In a straight line by helicopter.
Well, there are some airplanes which can be outrun by helicopters, but, for the most part, airplanes are faster.
The fastest are attack helicopters like Apache, they mostly fly about 230 -250 mph.
No, a Cobra helicopter cannot break the sound barrier. The maximum speed of a Cobra helicopter is around 185-190 mph, which is significantly lower than the speed of sound (about 767 mph at sea level).