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