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
662,76 km/h
Date
13 Oct 1985
Course / Location
San Francisco, CA (USA) - Cincinnati, OH (USA)
Claimant
Charles "Chuck" Yeager (USA)
Crew
Renald DAVENPORT
Type of engine
TPE331-14
Aircraft
PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LS
Aircraft manufacturer
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell
