Steve Fossett (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1h (Landplanes: take off weight 12 000 to 16 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed around the world, Eastbound
Performance
901,07 km/h
Date
16 Feb 2000
Course / Location
Los Angeles-Hamilton-Agadir-Luxor-Calcutta-Nagasaki-Midway Island-Los Angeles
Claimant
Steve Fossett (USA)
Crew
Darrin L. ADKINS, Alexander M. TAI
Type of engine
AE 3007 (Allison)
Aircraft
750 Citation X
Aircraft manufacturer
Cessna
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
