James O. Gross (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance
839,79 km/h
Date
13 Aug 1998
Course / Location
Seattle, WA (USA) - Tokyo (Japan)
Claimant
James O. Gross (USA)
Crew
Charles T. COLEMAN (USA)
Type of engine
CF6-80C2
Aircraft
MD-11
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
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