Robert G Sowers (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
1 954,79 km/h
Date
05 Mar 1962
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - New York, NY (USA)
Claimant
Robert G Sowers (USA)
Crew
Bruce R Groesbeck (USA)
Type of engine
J-79
Aircraft
B-58A Hustler
Aircraft manufacturer
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric
