Henry J. Deutschendorf (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 with 2 000 kg payload
Performance 
1 708,82 km/h
Date 
12 Jan 1961
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
Henry J. Deutschendorf (USA)
Type of engine 
J79
Aircraft 
B-58A Hustler
Aircraft manufacturer 
Convair
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E