Alexander Eboldov (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 1 000 km with 2 000 kg payload
Performance
897,16 km/h
Date
05 Mar 1991
Course / Location
Jasmine - aerodrome, Akhtubinsk (USSR)
Claimant
Alexander Eboldov (URS)
Crew
Oleg V. Redine (USSR)
Type of engine
AM-3
Aircraft
TU-16
Aircraft manufacturer
Tupolev
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Mikuline