Robert F. Olszewski (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1m (Landplanes: take off weight 45 000 to 60 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
1 140,9 km/h
Date 
27 Dec 1985
Course / Location 
Columbus, MS (USA) - Athens, TN (USA)
Claimant 
Robert F. Olszewski (USA)
Type of engine 
JT8D
Aircraft 
DC-9-31
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas