W Brunn (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
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
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
895,559 km/h
Date
23 Jan 1978
Course / Location
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
W Brunn (GBR)
Crew
L.C.N Griffiths (United Kingdom), J.M.A Sharp (United Kingdom)
Type of engine
CF6-50
Aircraft
DC-10-30
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E
