Thomas G. Jones (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
970,0 km/h
Date
20 Dec 2008
Course / Location
Tokyo (Japan) - Raleigh, NC (USA)
Claimant
Thomas G. Jones (USA)
Crew
Edward C. Voelker (USA)
Type of engine
BR 710
Aircraft
G-550
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
