Paul Horsting (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1t (Landplanes: take off weight 300 000 kg to 400 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
830,96 km/h
Date
05 Jul 1998
Course / Location
New York, NY (USA) - Hong Kong (China)
Claimant
Paul Horsting (GBR)
Type of engine
RB 211
Aircraft
747-400
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce