R.L. Stephens (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 straight 15/25 km course
Performance
3 331,507 km/h
Date
01 May 1965
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
R.L. Stephens (USA)
Type of engine
J-58/JTD11D-20A
Aircraft
YF-12A
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
