Edward L. Nielson (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group 
2: turboprop
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 100 km without payload
Performance 
472,21 km/h
Date 
17 Jun 1966
Course / Location 
Calverton, Long Island, NY (USA)
Claimant 
Edward L. Nielson (USA)
Type of engine 
T53
Aircraft 
OV-1 Mohawk
Aircraft manufacturer 
Grumman
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Lycoming