Charles E. Gibbs (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 2 000 kg payload
Performance
944,91 km/h
Date
17 Sep 1958
Course / Location
Spokane, WA (USA)
Claimant
Charles E. Gibbs (USA)
Crew
Dale E. SHARTZER (USA)
Type of engine
J-57
Aircraft
KC-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
