Bruce Simpson (AUS)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1r (Landplanes: take off weight 200 000 to 250 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
864,56 km/h
Date
25 Dec 2002
Course / Location
Toulouse (France) - Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
Claimant
Bruce Simpson (AUS)
Crew
David COLLIER, Bruce VAN EYLE, James PEACH
Type of engine
CF6-80C2
Aircraft
A330-201
Aircraft manufacturer
Airbus
Aircraft engine manufacturer
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