Eric Hinger (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1j (Landplanes: take off weight 20 000 to 25 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 100 km with 2 000 kg payload
Performance
593,08 km/h
Date
18 Dec 1991
Course / Location
Patuxent River NAS, MD (USA)
Claimant
Eric Hinger (USA)
Crew
Steve Schmeiser (USA)
Type of engine
T56-A-427
Aircraft
E-2C
Aircraft manufacturer
Grumman
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Allison