John J. Hancock (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 2 000 km without payload
Performance
708,592 km/h
Date
19 May 1946
Course / Location
Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, OH (USA)
Claimant
John J. Hancock (USA)
Type of engine
I-40
Aircraft
P-80
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
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