Stephen Gerken (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1q (Landplanes: take off weight 150 000 to 200 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Time to climb to 9 000 m with 5 000 kg payload
Performance
4 min 47 sec
Date
29 Apr 2010
Course / Location
Dyess AFB, TX (USA)
Claimant
Stephen Gerken (USA)
Crew
Justin Boldenow (USA), Paul Jones (USA), Matt Mckinney (USA)
Type of engine
F101-GE-102
Aircraft
B-1B
Aircraft manufacturer
Rockwell
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric