Michael H. Carriker (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1r (Landplanes: take off weight 200 000 to 250 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed around the world, Eastbound
Performance
871,36 km/h
Date
08 Dec 2011
Course / Location
Seattle, WA (USA) - Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Claimant
Michael H. Carriker (USA)
Crew
Chad C. Lundy (USA), Gregory J, McCann (USA), William C. Roberson (USA), Rodney M. Skaar (USA), Christine K, Walsh (USA)
Type of engine
Genx
Aircraft
787
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric