Charles "Chuck" Yeager (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
625,68 km/h
Date
01 Oct 1984
Course / Location
Portland, OR (USA) - Atlanta, GA (USA)
Claimant
Charles "Chuck" Yeager (USA)
Crew
Renald W. Davenport (USA)
Type of engine
TPE331-14
Aircraft
Cheyenne 400
Aircraft manufacturer
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell
