Loran D. Gruman (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance
778.68 km/h
Date
23 Apr 1987
Course / Location
Chicago, IL (USA) - Tokyo (Japan)
Claimant
Loran D. Gruman (USA)
Type of engine
JT9D
Aircraft
747
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
