John L. Armstrong (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a closed circuit of 500 km without payload
Performance
1 045,206 km/h
Date
03 Sep 1954
Course / Location
Vandalia, OH (USA)
Claimant
John L. Armstrong (USA)
Type of engine
J73
Aircraft
F-86 H
Aircraft manufacturer
North American
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E