Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
717,12 km/h
Date
14 Feb 1984
Course / Location
Biak (Indonesia) - Wake Island (USA)
Claimant
Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Type of engine
TFE731
Aircraft
35A
Aircraft manufacturer
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell