Derek S. Mentzer (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 
787,94 km/h
Date 
22 Nov 2024
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Tokyo (Japan)
Claimant 
Derek S. Mentzer (USA)
Crew 
Timothy Riddell (USA)
Type of engine 
RB 3043
Aircraft 
G-VIII - G700
Aircraft manufacturer 
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce