Allen E. Paulson (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 around the world, Eastbound
Performance
1 026,25 km/h
Date
28 Feb 1988
Course / Location
Houston, TX (USA) - Shannon (Ireland) - Hong Kong - Honolulu, HI (USA) - Houston, TX (USA)
Claimant
Allen E. Paulson (USA)
Crew
Jeff Bailey (USA), John Salamankas (USA), Robert K. Smyth (USA)
Type of engine
Tay
Aircraft
G-IV
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce