Royce C Grones (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
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
512,64 km/h
Date
04 Oct 1985
Course / Location
Tokyo (Japan) - Beijing (China)
Claimant
Royce C Grones (USA)
Crew
Robyn S. Read (USA)
Type of engine
TF 33
Aircraft
KC-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
