Carter W. Taylor (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance
835,64 km/h
Date
19 Sep 1997
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Dallas, TX (USA)
Claimant
Carter W. Taylor (USA)
Crew
Copilots : George E. HORN (USA) and James M. KENNEDY (USA)
Type of engine
CF6-80C2
Aircraft
MD-11
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
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