David E. Smith (USA)
Status
preliminary record claim received
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1m (Landplanes: take off weight 45 000 to 60 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
861,00 km/h
Date
21 Jun 2026
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Hong Kong (Hong Kong China)
Claimant
David E. Smith (USA)
Crew
James A. Dwyer (USA), Timothy Sobus (USA)
Aircraft
G-VIII - G700
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
