Georges R. Jansen (USA)
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
792,00 km/h
Date
08 Oct 1972
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Hong Kong (Hong Kong China)
Claimant
Georges R. Jansen (USA)
Type of engine
JT9D
Aircraft
DC-10
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
