P. Yakouchine (URS)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-3 (Amphibians)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 1 000 kg payload
Performance
556.79 km/h
Date
31 Oct 1972
Course / Location
Souhkopoutny (USSR)
Claimant
P. Yakouchine (URS)
Crew
V. SVYATOCHNUK
Type of engine
AI- 20
Aircraft
M-12 "Tchaïka"
Aircraft manufacturer
Beriev
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Ivchenko