Robert C. Helt (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
Altitude in horizontal flight
Performance
25 929 m
Date
28 Jul 1976
Course / Location
Beale Air Force Base, CA (USA)
Claimant
Robert C. Helt (USA)
Type of engine
J-58/JTD11D-20A
Aircraft
SR-71 "Blackbird"
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney