Arnold Palmer (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1g (Landplanes: take off weight 9 000 to 12 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
856,61 km/h
Date 
17 May 1976
Course / Location 
Denver, CO (USA) - Boston, MA (USA)
Claimant 
Arnold Palmer (USA)
Crew 
James E. Bir, Louis L. Purkey
Type of engine 
TFE731
Aircraft 
36
Aircraft manufacturer 
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Honeywell