Nicolas A. Krupenko (URS)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km without payload
Performance 
889,42 km/h
Date 
20 Mar 1991
Course / Location 
Jasmine - aerodrome, Akhtubinsk (USSR)
Claimant 
Nicolas A. Krupenko (URS)
Crew 
Alexander N. MAZAPINE
Type of engine 
AM-3
Aircraft 
TU-16
Aircraft manufacturer 
Tupolev
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Mikuline