Turner F. Caldwell (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1d (Landplanes: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a 3 km course
Performance
1 031.178 km/h
Date
20 Aug 1947
Course / Location
Muroc, CA (USA)
Claimant
Turner F. Caldwell (USA)
Type of engine
J-35 (TG-180)
Aircraft
D-558 "Skystreak"
Aircraft manufacturer
Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Allison
