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