William Smith (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
Time to climb to a height of 12 000 m
Performance
99,90 sec
Date
14 Dec 1958
Course / Location
Point Mugu, CA (USA)
Claimant
William Smith (USA)
Type of engine
J-79
Aircraft
F-104A "Starfighter"
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric