René Kimmel (FRA)

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 
962,22 km/h
Date 
28 Sep 1986
Course / Location 
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Paris (France)
Claimant 
René Kimmel (FRA)
Crew 
Jean-Jacques GERMAIN, Alain BAC (France)
Type of engine 
CF6-50
Aircraft 
747
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E