Ira S. Paul (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Time to climb to a height of 12 000 m
Performance 
5 min 44 sec
Date 
19 Nov 1988
Course / Location 
Robins AFB, GA (USA)
Claimant 
Ira S. Paul (USA)
Crew 
Thomas S. YARBROUGH (Aircraft Commander), Donald J. COLBACCINI (Pilot), David W. Whiseand (Navigator), David J. Passey (Boom Operator)
Type of engine 
CFM 56-2B1
Aircraft 
KC-135R Stratotanker
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
CFM