Douglas L. Raaberg (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1q (Landplanes: take off weight 150 000 to 200 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed around the world, Eastbound, with refuelling in flight
Performance 
1 015,76 km/h
Date 
03 Jun 1995
Course / Location 
Abileen, TX (USA) and return
Claimant 
Douglas L. Raaberg (USA)
Crew 
Ricky W. CARVER, Gerald V. GOODFELLOW, Kevin D. CLOTFELTER
Type of engine 
F101-GE-102
Aircraft 
B-1B
Aircraft manufacturer 
Rockwell
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
General Electric