Douglas L. Raaberg (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1q (Landplanes: take off weight 150 000 to 200 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed around the world, Eastbound, with refuelling in flight
Performance
1 015,76 km/h
Date
03 Jun 1995
Course / Location
Abileen, TX (USA) and return
Claimant
Douglas L. Raaberg (USA)
Crew
Ricky W. CARVER, Gerald V. GOODFELLOW, Kevin D. CLOTFELTER
Type of engine
F101-GE-102
Aircraft
B-1B
Aircraft manufacturer
Rockwell
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric