Edward L. Nielson (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 100 km without payload
Performance
472,21 km/h
Date
17 Jun 1966
Course / Location
Calverton, Long Island, NY (USA)
Claimant
Edward L. Nielson (USA)
Type of engine
T53
Aircraft
OV-1 Mohawk
Aircraft manufacturer
Grumman
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Lycoming