James O. Gross (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
789,27 km/h
Date
12 Dec 1997
Course / Location
Chicago, IL (USA) - Raleigh, NC (USA)
Claimant
James O. Gross (USA)
Type of engine
JT8D
Aircraft
MD-82
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney