Alexander Taradin (URS)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1m (Landplanes: take off weight 45 000 to 60 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 1 000 kg payload
Performance
543,57 km/h
Date
27 Mar 1991
Course / Location
Jasmine - aerodrome, Akhtubinsk (USSR)
Claimant
Alexander Taradin (URS)
Type of engine
AI-20M
Aircraft
AN-12
Aircraft manufacturer
Antonov
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Ivchenko Progress