Joseph W. Rogers (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 straight 15/25 km course
Performance 
2 455,736 km/h
Date 
15 Dec 1959
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
Joseph W. Rogers (USA)
Type of engine 
J-75
Aircraft 
F-106A
Aircraft manufacturer 
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney