Richard G. Rutan (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 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed around the world, non-stop and non-refuelled
Performance 
186,11 km/h
Date 
23 Dec 1986
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA) - Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
Richard G. Rutan (USA)
Crew 
Jeana YEAGER
Type of engine 
F:O-240 B:IOL-200
Aircraft 
Voyager
Aircraft manufacturer 
Burt Rutan
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental