Sidney J. Kubesch (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
1 759,73 km/h
Date
16 Oct 1963
Course / Location
Tokyo (Japan) - Anchorage, AK (USA)
Claimant
Sidney J. Kubesch (USA)
Type of engine
J-79
Aircraft
B-58A Hustler
Aircraft manufacturer
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric
