R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
213,71 km/h
Date
04 May 1996
Course / Location
Palermo (Italy) - Tunis (Tunisia)
Claimant
R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (USA)
Crew
James P. Hanson (USA)
Type of engine
PT6A
Aircraft
C208 Caravan
Aircraft manufacturer
Cessna
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Canada
