Joseph N. Griffin (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
827,3 km/h
Date
29 Aug 2009
Course / Location
Johannesburg (South Africa) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Joseph N. Griffin (USA)
Crew
Thomas Lovingood (USA)
Type of engine
BR 710
Aircraft
G-550
Aircraft manufacturer
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce