Speed over a Straight Course
Updated June 26, 2019 |
Infoplease Staff
| Speed (mph) | Date | Plane type | Pilot | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,193.16 | July 28, 1976 | Lockheed SR-71A | Capt. Eldon W. Joersz (USAF) | Beale AFB, Calif. |
| Distance, Great Circle Without Landing, also Distance, Closed Circuit Without Landing | Absolute World Records | Speed over a Closed Circuit |
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