Robert K. Smyth (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1k (Landplanes: take off weight 25 000 to 35 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
879,12 km/h
Date
15 Feb 1981
Course / Location
Kona, HI (USA) - Cincinnati, OH (USA)
Claimant
Robert K. Smyth (USA)
Crew
H. Ernest RORER
Type of engine
Spey RB163
Aircraft
G-III
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce