LONDON - The Bloodhound SuperSonic car was unveiled for the first time yesterday at the Farnborough International Air Show in the south of England after three years of research.
The 13m full-size fibreglass prototype reveals the super-slick shape that the design team believes will enable the car to hit 1610km/h (1000mph), boosted by Eurofighter Typhoon jet engines.
The construction of the rear of the car by aerospace group Hampson Industries is to go ahead next year. And a separate contract to build the nose is imminent.
If speed tests go according to plan, the Bloodhound will go to the Hakskeen Pan dried-up lake bed in South Africa to try to break the world land-speed record, which stands at 1227km/h.
The design of the back of the vehicle is crucial to avoid dangerous lift at high speeds and to manage the sonic boom shockwave.
The Bloodhound SuperSonic is also being used to help to inspire children to study science, maths and engineering.
- Independent
Super-slick design with a nose for speed
The Bloodhound SuperSonic's designers believe their machine will reach 1610km/h. Photo / Supplied
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