George A. Edwards (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 500 km without payload
Performance
1 313.677 km/h
Date
15 Apr 1959
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
George A. Edwards (USA)
Type of engine
J-57
Aircraft
RF-101C
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney