Charles "Chuck" Yeager (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group 
2: turboprop
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
598,51 km/h
Date 
27 May 1985
Course / Location 
Washington, DC (USA) - Paris (France)
Claimant 
Charles "Chuck" Yeager (USA)
Crew 
Renald DAVENPORT
Type of engine 
TPE331-14
Aircraft 
PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LS
Aircraft manufacturer 
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Honeywell