Ed Yeilding (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
3 524,00 km/h
Date
06 Mar 1990
Course / Location
St. Louis, MO (USA) - Cincinnati, OH (USA)
Claimant
Ed Yeilding (USA)
Crew
J.T. Vida (USA)
Type of engine
J-58/JTD11D-20A
Aircraft
SR-71 "Blackbird"
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
