Durward W. Ledbetter (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1q (Landplanes: take off weight 150 000 to 200 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
859,64 km/h
Date
06 Sep 1962
Course / Location
Chicago, IL (USA) - Mexico (Mexico)
Claimant
Durward W. Ledbetter (USA)
Type of engine
JT-3D
Aircraft
720B (707 Astrojet)
Aircraft Engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
