Nicolas A. Krupenko (URS)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 2 000 kg payload
Performance
889,42 km/h
Date
20 Mar 1991
Course / Location
Jasmine - aerodrome, Akhtubinsk (USSR)
Claimant
Nicolas A. Krupenko (URS)
Crew
Alexander N. MAZAPINE
Type of engine
AM-3
Aircraft
TU-16
Aircraft manufacturer
Tupolev
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Mikuline
