Richard F. Gordon (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1k (Landplanes: take off weight 25 000 to 35 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
1 399,713 km/h
Date
24 May 1961
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - New York, NY (USA)
Claimant
Richard F. Gordon (USA)
Crew
Bobbie R. Young (USA)
Type of engine
J-79
Aircraft
F-4H-1F "Phantom"
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric
