Jacqueline Cochran (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Category
Female
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km without payload
Performance
720,13 km/h
Date
22 May 1948
Course / Location
Palm Springs, CA (USA)
Claimant
Jacqueline Cochran (USA)
Type of engine
V-1650 (RR Merlin)
Aircraft
P-51 Mustang
Aircraft manufacturer
North American
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Packard
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