Cholett Griswold (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 5 000 km without payload
Performance
961,867 km/h
Date
26 Sep 1958
Course / Location
Ellsworth, SD (USA)
Claimant
Cholett Griswold (USA)
Crew
E.V.GODFREY
Type of engine
J-57
Aircraft
B-52D
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney