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
767,88 km/h
Date
25 Sep 1985
Course / Location
Denver, CO (USA) - New Orleans, LA (USA)
Claimant
Charles "Chuck" Yeager (USA)
Crew
Charles Oliver (USA)
Type of engine
TPE331-14
Aircraft
Cheyenne 400
Aircraft manufacturer
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell
