Philander P. Claxton Iii (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1d (Landplanes: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
443,1 km/h
Date
19 Aug 1978
Course / Location
Kitty Hawk, NC (USA) - Washington, DC (USA)
Claimant
Philander P. Claxton Iii (USA)
Type of engine
IO-540
Aircraft
PA-60-601P Aerostar
Aircraft manufacturer
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Lycoming
