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 
865,10 km/h
Date 
03 Apr 1998
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Chicago, IL (USA)
Claimant 
James O. Gross (USA)
Crew 
Dennis B. WALSH (USA), Andrew R. TUSON (USA)
Type of engine 
CF6-80C2
Aircraft 
MD-11
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E