Douglas G. Matthews (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
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
404,8 km/h
Date
10 Sep 2011
Course / Location
San Diego, CA (USA) - Reno, NV (USA)
Claimant
Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Crew
Alexander Vasiliuk (Russian Federation)
Type of engine
R-2800 (double wasp)
Aircraft
F4U-4 Corsair
Aircraft manufacturer
Vought
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
