Leiland M. Duke, Jr. (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record 
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance 
873,71 km/h
Date 
09 Sep 1998
Course / Location 
Honolulu, HI (USA) - Oakland, CA (USA)
Claimant 
Leiland M. Duke, Jr. (USA)
Crew 
Jesse F. ROUX (USA)
Type of engine 
CF6-80C2
Aircraft 
MD-11F
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E