Norman L. Mitchell (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1k (Landplanes: take off weight 25 000 to 35 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
929,89 km/h
Date 
27 Feb 1975
Course / Location 
St. Johns (Antigua & Barbuda) - Dakar (Senegal)
Claimant 
Norman L. Mitchell (USA)
Type of engine 
Spey
Aircraft 
Gulfstream II
Aircraft manufacturer 
Grumman
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce