Edwin Payne (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
400.05 km/h
Date
21 Jun 1963
Course / Location
Fort Worth, TX (USA) - San Diego, CA (USA)
Claimant
Edwin Payne (USA)
Type of engine
R-2800 (double wasp)
Aircraft
F-47 Thunderbolt
Aircraft manufacturer
Republic
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney