Arnold Palmer (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1g (Landplanes: take off weight 9 000 to 12 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed around the world, Eastbound
Performance
644,1 km/h
Date
19 May 1976
Course / Location
Denver, CO (USA)
Claimant
Arnold Palmer (USA)
Crew
James E. BIR (USA), Louis L. PURKEY (USA)
Type of engine
TFE731
Aircraft
36
Aircraft manufacturer
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Honeywell
