Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1g (Landplanes: take off weight 9 000 to 12 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
703,08 km/h
Date
19 Jul 1984
Course / Location
Nairobi (Kenya) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Type of engine
TFE731
Aircraft
36
Aircraft manufacturer
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell