John T. Race, Jr (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 
958,30 km/h
Date 
14 Jun 2001
Course / Location 
New York, NY (USA) - Paris (France)
Claimant 
John T. Race, Jr (USA)
Crew 
Borden F. SCHOFIELD (USA)
Type of engine 
BR 710
Aircraft 
BD 700 Global Express
Aircraft manufacturer 
Bombardier
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce