George W. Murphy, Jr (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
978,64 km/h
Date
14 Jan 2001
Course / Location
Taipei (Chinese Taipei) - Anchorage, AK (USA)
Claimant
George W. Murphy, Jr (USA)
Crew
David A. SWANSON, Robert J. FIELDING
Type of engine
CF6-80C2
Aircraft
MD-11F
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
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