Robert McVey (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1g (Landplanes: take off weight 9 000 to 12 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
725,76 km/h
Date
14 Jun 1986
Course / Location
Shannon (Ireland) - Reykjavik (Iceland)
Claimant
Robert McVey (USA)
Crew
James Erskine (USA), William Speaker (USA)
Type of engine
TFE731-3
Aircraft
Westwind Astra
Aircraft manufacturer
IAI
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell
