John H. Glenn (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 recognised course
Performance
1 164,391 km/h
Date
16 Jul 1957
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - New York, NY (USA)
Claimant
John H. Glenn (USA)
Type of engine
J-57
Aircraft
F8 Crusader (F8U-1)
Aircraft manufacturer
Vought
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
