Ray E. Slaughter (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1m (Landplanes: take off weight 45 000 to 60 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
858,60 km/h
Date
07 Feb 1983
Course / Location
Honolulu, HI (USA) - St. Louis, MO (USA)
Claimant
Ray E. Slaughter (USA)
Crew
Richard D. ROBERTS
Type of engine
JT8D
Aircraft
DC-9-41
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney