Ira S. Paul (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Time to climb to a height of 3 000 m
Performance
1 min 43 sec
Date
19 Nov 1988
Course / Location
Robins AFB, GA (USA)
Claimant
Ira S. Paul (USA)
Crew
Thomas S. YARBROUGH (Aircraft Commander), Donald J. COLBACCINI (Pilot), David W. Whiseand (Navigator), David J. Passey (Boom Operator)
Type of engine
CFM 56-2B1
Aircraft
KC-135R Stratotanker
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
CFM
