Jacqueline Cochran (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 closed circuit of 100 km without payload
Performance 
755,67 km/h
Date 
10 Dec 1947
Course / Location 
Palm Springs, CA (USA)
Claimant 
Jacqueline Cochran (USA)
Type of engine 
V-1650 (RR Merlin)
Aircraft 
P-51 Mustang
Aircraft manufacturer 
North American
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Packard