William R. Casey (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1r (Landplanes: take off weight 200 000 to 250 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Altitude with 60 000 kg payload
Performance 
10 732 m
Date 
18 Dec 1992
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
William R. Casey (USA)
Crew 
Pamela A. MELROY
Type of engine 
PW2643(Military F-117 engine)
Aircraft 
C-17
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney