Walter W. Irwin (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
2 259,538 km/h
Date
16 May 1958
Course / Location
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant
Walter W. Irwin (USA)
Type of engine
J79
Aircraft
F-104A "Starfighter"
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E
