René Bigand (FRA)
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 without payload
Performance
1 822 km/h
Date
19 Sep 1960
Course / Location
Melun-Villaroche (France)
Claimant
René Bigand (FRA)
Type of engine
Atar 9
Aircraft
Mirage IV
Aircraft manufacturer
Dassault Aviation
Aircraft engine manufacturer
SNECMA