James A. Richmond (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1s (Landplanes: take off weight 250 000 to 300 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
663,03 km/h
Date
24 Oct 1990
Course / Location
Seoul (Korea) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
James A. Richmond (USA)
Crew
Paul J. SHALL
Type of engine
CF6-80C2
Aircraft
MD-11
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E
