Robert A. Baird (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 1 000 km with 115 000 kg payload
Performance
796,584 km/h
Date
19 Apr 1946
Course / Location
Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, OH (USA)
Claimant
Robert A. Baird (USA)
Type of engine
I-40
Aircraft
P-80A
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E
