James V Sullivan (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
2 908,026 km/h
Date
01 Sep 1974
Course / Location
New York, NY (USA) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
James V Sullivan (USA)
Type of engine
JT11
Aircraft
SR-71 "Blackbird"
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
