Joseph W. Rogers (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
2 455,736 km/h
Date
15 Dec 1959
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
Joseph W. Rogers (USA)
Type of engine
J-75
Aircraft
F-106A
Aircraft manufacturer
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney