E. H. Taylor (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 without payload
Performance 
1 126,62 km/h
Date 
08 Apr 1959
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
E. H. Taylor (USA)
Type of engine 
J-57
Aircraft 
RF-101C
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney