Walter H. Mullikin (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1t (Landplanes: take off weight 300 000 kg to 400 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed between the Earth's Poles
Performance
732,77 km/h
Date
29 Oct 1977
Course / Location
North Pole - South Pole
Claimant
Walter H. Mullikin (USA)
Crew
Albert A. FRINK (Co-Captain), W. BECKETT, (First Officer)
Type of engine
JT9D
Aircraft
747 SP
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney