Fastest Jet Engine Car
The ThrustSSC is a British car powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines. It holds the world land speed record, set on October 15, 1997, at Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA. The car reached a speed of 1,227.986 mph (1,976.233 km/h).
Design
The ThrustSSC is a long, slender car with a single cockpit. The car is made of aluminum and carbon fiber. The two engines are mounted side-by-side behind the cockpit. The car has a top speed of 1,000 mph (1,600 km/h).
History
The ThrustSSC was designed and built by a team led by Richard Noble. The car was funded by a group of British companies. The ThrustSSC made its first test run in 1996. The car set the world land speed record in 1997.
Legacy
The ThrustSSC is the fastest jet engine car in the world. The car’s record has stood for over 20 years. The ThrustSSC is a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the British engineers who designed and built it.
Other Jet Engine Cars
In addition to the ThrustSSC, there are a number of other jet engine cars that have been built. These cars include:
- The Bloodhound SSC is a British car that is currently being developed. The Bloodhound SSC is designed to reach a speed of 1,000 mph (1,600 km/h).
- The JCB DieselMax is a British car that was powered by a JCB diesel engine. The JCB DieselMax set a world land speed record for diesel-powered cars in 2006.
- The Turbinator is an American car that was powered by a General Electric J85 turbojet engine. The Turbinator set a world land speed record for jet-powered cars in 1964.
Conclusion
The ThrustSSC is the fastest jet engine car in the world. The car’s record has stood for over 20 years. The ThrustSSC is a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the British engineers who designed and built it.
