James C. Sifford (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
562,55 km/h
Date
27 Dec 1983
Course / Location
Osaka (Japan) - Greensboro, NC (USA)
Claimant
James C. Sifford (USA)
Type of engine
JT8D
Aircraft
727
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
