Donald E. Wittke Jr (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1l (Landplanes: take off weight 35 000 to 45 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
700,75 km/h
Date
21 Oct 2015
Course / Location
Lugano (Switzerland) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Donald E. Wittke Jr (USA)
Crew
Billy J. Smith (USA)
Type of engine
BR 710
Aircraft
BD 700 Global Express
Aircraft manufacturer
Bombardier
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce