Robert Chamberlain (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1q (Landplanes: take off weight 150 000 to 200 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 5 000 kg payload
Performance
1 078,20 km/h
Date
04 Jul 1987
Course / Location
Palmdale, CA (USA)
Claimant
Robert Chamberlain (USA)
Type of engine
F101-GE-102
Aircraft
B-1B
Aircraft manufacturer
Rockwell
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric