P. Yakouchine (URS)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-3 (Amphibians)
Group 
2: turboprop
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 1 000 kg payload
Performance 
556.79 km/h
Date 
31 Oct 1972
Course / Location 
Souhkopoutny (USSR)
Claimant 
P. Yakouchine (URS)
Crew 
V. SVYATOCHNUK
Type of engine 
AI- 20
Aircraft 
M-12 "Tchaïka"
Aircraft manufacturer 
Beriev
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Ivchenko