James J. Keller (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1l (Landplanes: take off weight 35 000 to 45 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
572,06 km/h
Date 
12 Apr 1997
Course / Location 
Beijing (China) - Tokyo (Japan)
Claimant 
James J. Keller (USA)
Crew 
Bill BOISTURE (Co-captain), Dwight V. WHITAKER, III (Co-captain)
Type of engine 
BR 710
Aircraft 
G-V
Aircraft manufacturer 
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce