Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
686,92 km/h
Date
28 Dec 1986
Course / Location
Shannon (Ireland) - Gander, NF (Canada)
Claimant
Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Crew
David Marco (USA)
Type of engine
TFE731
Aircraft
36A
Aircraft manufacturer
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell