R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
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 
280,23 km/h
Date 
06 May 1996
Course / Location 
Barcelona (Spain) - Nice (France)
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