Gerhard Nitschke (GER)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C (Aviation with engine)
Category 
General
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 1 000 km with 1 000 kg payload
Performance 
504,99 km/h
Date 
22 Nov 1937
Course / Location 
Wenzendorf (Germany)
Claimant 
Gerhard Nitschke (GER)
Crew 
Hans DIETERLE
Type of engine 
DB 601
Aircraft 
He-606
Aircraft manufacturer 
Heinkel
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Daimler-Benz