J.L. Upritchard (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1q (Landplanes: take off weight 150 000 to 200 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
914,07 km/h
Date
08 Apr 1987
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Perth (Australia)
Claimant
J.L. Upritchard (GBR)
Type of engine
Conway
Aircraft
VC-10C Mk1
Aircraft manufacturer
BAe (British Aerospace)
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
