Dwight V. Whitaker (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
895,35 km/h
Date
05 Mar 1992
Course / Location
Tokyo (Japan) - San Francisco, CA (USA)
Claimant
Dwight V. Whitaker (USA)
Crew
Harry G. BUTLER
Type of engine
Tay
Aircraft
G-IV
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce