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