William R. Payne (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
1 753,068 km/h
Date
26 May 1961
Course / Location
New York, NY (USA) - Paris (France)
Claimant
William R. Payne (USA)
Type of engine
J-79
Aircraft
B-58A Hustler
Aircraft manufacturer
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric
