John Norton (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1s (Landplanes: take off weight 250 000 to 300 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Greatest mass carried to height of 2 000 m
Performance
60 519 kg
Date
16 Dec 1992
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
John Norton (USA)
Crew
Charles N. WALLS
Type of engine
PW2643(Military F-117 engine)
Aircraft
C-17
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney