Ray E. Slaughter (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1m (Landplanes: take off weight 45 000 to 60 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
858,60 km/h
Date 
07 Feb 1983
Course / Location 
Honolulu, HI (USA) - St. Louis, MO (USA)
Claimant 
Ray E. Slaughter (USA)
Crew 
Richard D. ROBERTS
Type of engine 
JT8D
Aircraft 
DC-9-41
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney