Jouri Alacheev (URS)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 2 000 kg payload
Performance
897,50 km/h
Date
11 Sep 1957
Course / Location
Moscow (Russia)
Claimant
Jouri Alacheev (URS)
Crew
Valentine KOVALEV (USSR)
Type of engine
AM-3
Aircraft
TU-104A
Aircraft manufacturer
Tupolev
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Mikuline