Walter W. Irwin (USA) (9063) (original) (raw)

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 straight 15/25 km course

Performance

2 259,538 km/h

Date

16 May 1958

Course / Location

Edwards AFB, CA (USA)

Claimant

Walter W. Irwin (USA)

Type of engine

J79

Aircraft

F-104A "Starfighter"

Aircraft manufacturer

Lockheed

Aircraft engine manufacturer

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