Hugh J. Nichols (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1l (Landplanes: take off weight 35 000 to 45 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
590,23 km/h
Date 
02 May 2023
Course / Location 
Bangkok (Thailand) - Almaty (Kazakhstan)
Claimant 
Hugh J. Nichols (USA)
Crew 
Brett C. Rundle (USA), Ty Ung (USA)
Type of engine 
RB 3043
Aircraft 
G-VIII - G700
Aircraft manufacturer 
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce