Truman Sterk (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 
1 001,63 km/h
Date 
15 Feb 1999
Course / Location 
Taipei (Chinese Taipei) - Osaka (Japan)
Claimant 
Truman Sterk (USA)
Crew 
Jim WHITE (USA)
Type of engine 
CF6-50
Aircraft 
DC-10-30F
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E