William R. Payne (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
1 687,69 km/h
Date 
26 May 1961
Course / Location 
Washington, DC (USA) - Paris (France)
Claimant 
William R. Payne (USA)
Type of engine 
J79
Aircraft 
B-58A Hustler
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
G E
Aircraft manufacturer 
Convair