Georges R. Jansen (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
851,50 km/h
Date
11 Oct 1972
Course / Location
Honolulu, HI (USA) - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Claimant
Georges R. Jansen (USA)
Type of engine
JT9D
Aircraft
DC-10
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney