James L. Wright (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1d (Landplanes: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a 3 km course
Performance
489,35 km/h
Date
13 Sep 2002
Course / Location
Reno, NV (USA)
Claimant
James L. Wright (USA)
Type of engine
R-1535 (Twin wasp junior)
Aircraft
Hughes H-1 Replica
Aircraft manufacturer
Homebuilt
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney