Ron Wheeldon (RSA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1g (Landplanes: take off weight 9 000 to 12 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 500 km without payload
Performance
908,7 km/h
Date
20 Nov 2010
Course / Location
Johannesburg (South Africa) - Kimberley (South Africa)
Claimant
Ron Wheeldon (RSA)
Crew
Gary Hughes (South Africa)
Type of engine
Avon
Aircraft
Hunter T68
Aircraft manufacturer
Hawker
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
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