Fred J. Ascani (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 100 km without payload
Performance 
1 023,04 km/h
Date 
17 Aug 1951
Course / Location 
Detroit, MI (USA) - Romulus, MI (USA)
Claimant 
Fred J. Ascani (USA)
Type of engine 
J47
Aircraft 
F-86 E "Sabre"
Aircraft manufacturer 
North American
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E