David E. Smith (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1k (Landplanes: take off weight 25 000 to 35 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
953,41 km/h
Date
28 Oct 2005
Course / Location
Washington, DC (USA) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
David E. Smith (USA)
Crew
Harold R. BALL, III (USA)
Type of engine
Tay
Aircraft
G-450
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce