Clyde P. Evely (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1r (Landplanes: take off weight 200 000 to 250 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
972,75 km/h
Date 
11 Jan 1962
Course / Location 
Fort Worth, TX (USA) - Washington, DC (USA)
Claimant 
Clyde P. Evely (USA)
Type of engine 
TF-33(military desig.for JT-3D)
Aircraft 
B-52H
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing