A. G. Heimerdinger (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1p (Landplanes: take off weight 100 000 to 150 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
767,04 km/h
Date 
16 Aug 1966
Course / Location 
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Tokyo (Japan)
Claimant 
A. G. Heimerdinger (USA)
Type of engine 
JT-3D
Aircraft 
DC-8-61
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney