Carter W. Taylor (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record 
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance 
963,52 km/h
Date 
29 Sep 1997
Course / Location 
Dallas, TX (USA) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
Carter W. Taylor (USA)
Crew 
Co-pilot : James O. GROSS (USA), Relief pilot : Michael H. WEBER (USA)
Type of engine 
CF6-80
Aircraft 
MD-11
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E