George A. Andrews (USA)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
1 173,61 km/h
Date 
16 Oct 1963
Course / Location 
Tokyo (Japan) - Chicago, IL (USA)
Claimant 
George A. Andrews (USA)
Type of engine 
J-79
Aircraft 
B-58A "Hustler"
Aircraft manufacturer 
General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
General Electric