Vladimir Kokkinaki (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 2 000 km with 15 000 kg payload
Performance 
719,50 km/h
Date 
19 Aug 1959
Course / Location 
Podmoskovnoe (USSR)
Claimant 
Vladimir Kokkinaki (URS)
Crew 
Edouard KOUZNETZOV (USSR)
Type of engine 
AI- 20
Aircraft 
IL-18
Aircraft manufacturer 
Ilyushin
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Ivchenko