In late 1961 and early 1962, a modified U.S. Navy HSS-2 Sea King was used to break the FAI 3 km, 100 km, 500 km and 1000 km helicopter speed records.
A finais de 1961 e comezos de 1962 usouse un HSS-2 Sea King da Armada modificado para bater os récords de velocidade da FAI de 3 km, 100 km, 500 km e 1 000 km.