John Norton (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
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 
Altitude with 50 000 kg payload
Performance 
11 171 m
Date 
16 Dec 1992
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
John Norton (USA)
Crew 
Charles N. WALLS
Type of engine 
PW2643(Military F-117 engine)
Aircraft 
C-17
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney