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Faster Than Sound On Land?

10/04/2012 12:37 AM

http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/15945/Extreme-Speed-The-1-000-MPH-Bloodhound-SSC

http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/news-events

They just tested the engine - seems to be running.

Is there a limit to ground speed. Is super sonic really achievable or are the challenges to high?

What are your thoughts?

Does it run on water?
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Re: Faster than sound on land?

10/04/2012 12:47 AM

The sonic boom wave ("bow wave") might reflect off the ground and affect the vehicle's stability. (Just a guess.)

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Re: Faster than sound on land?

10/04/2012 8:15 AM

How the heck are they going to overcome the ground effects at the projected speed? They must keep it on the ground otherwise I see a crash & burn scenario occurring.

Looking at the profile pic of the vehicle I don't see any spoilers etc to keep it planted on Terra Firma!

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Re: Faster than sound on land?

10/04/2012 7:19 PM

I see a crash and burn scenario in any case.
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Re: Faster Than Sound On Land?

10/05/2012 9:43 PM

it was done way back in 1997 by the Trush Team mentioned in the above link.

the car? was propelled my two rolls royce tubofan engines that produced a total of 50,000 pounds of trust.

the car was timed at 763 mph.

i stoled the info frrom wikipedia.
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