Ivan Soukhomline (URS)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 5 000 km with 5 000 kg payload
Performance
877,21 km/h
Date
09 Apr 1960
Course / Location
Observatoire Sternberg (USSR)
Claimant
Ivan Soukhomline (URS)
Crew
Konstantin SAPIELKINE (2nd pilot)
Type of engine
NK- 12
Aircraft
TU-114
Aircraft manufacturer
Tupolev
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Kuznetsov