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 
1 114,81 km/h
Date 
16 Oct 1963
Course / Location 
Tokyo (Japan) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
Sidney J. Kubesch (USA)
Type of engine 
J-79
Aircraft 
B-58A Hustler
Aircraft manufacturer 
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
General Electric