Russell F. Mathers (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1r (Landplanes: take off weight 200 000 to 250 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 10 000 km with 2 000 kg payload
Performance
884,26 km/h
Date
26 Aug 1995
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
Russell F. Mathers (USA)
Crew
Daniel G. MANUEL Jr., Henry C. JENKINS Jr., Ralph DELATOUR, Allen D. PATTON
Type of engine
TF-33(military desig.for JT-3D)
Aircraft
B-52H
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney