H. Brent Hedgpeth (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 5 000 km with 20 000 kg payload
Performance
1 054,21 km/h
Date
17 Sep 1987
Course / Location
Palmdale, CA (USA)
Claimant
H. Brent Hedgpeth (USA)
Crew
Robert A. CHAMBERLAIN (copilot)
Type of engine
F101-GE-102
Aircraft
B-1B
Aircraft manufacturer
Rockwell
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric
