A. W. Gorton (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C.bis (Seaplane)
Category 
General
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 2 000 kg payload
Performance 
130,43 km/h
Date 
12 Jul 1928
Course / Location 
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
Claimant 
A. W. Gorton (USA)
Crew 
E.E. REBER
Type of engine 
525 hp
Aircraft 
PN-12
Aircraft manufacturer 
Naval Aircraft Factory
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney