#ONTHISDAY: Thrust SSC, driven by Bloodhound LSR’s own Andy Green set the current land speed record in 1997, achieving a speed of 763.035mph. This was the first time a land speed record attempt broke the speed of sound #2019HST | The Bloodhound Project

We talk about how in 1997, a car called the Thrust SSC broke the sound barrier without leaving the ground. This car was powered by two fighter jet engines and reached a top speed of 1,228 kilometers per hour across the Nevada desert. The driver, Andy Green, had to be extremely careful with the steering because any small movement could have flipped the car instantly. The sonic boom created by the car was so powerful that it shattered sensors and created shockwaves felt miles away. This jet-powere

4.4K views · 60 reactions | There is no way this is possible. But in 1997, the Thrust SSC became the first and only car to break the sound barrier. This rocket-like beast powered by two Rolls-Royce jet engines screamed across Nevada at 763 mph, creating a sonic boom so powerful it shattered windows in nearby towns. The shockwave proved cars could literally outrun sound itself. Even crazier? The team is still planning to hit 1,000 next. | Auto Viral | Facebook

¿Qué pasa si le pones un motor de avión a un auto? ✈️ Thrust SSC El Thrust SSC fue el primer auto en romper la barrera del sonido. Con más de 25 mil caballos y dos turbinas de jet, hizo historia volando sobre la tierra. #ThrustSSC #Autos #Superautos #Curiosidades #Velocidad #HistoriaAutomotriz #Motorsport #Supersonic #Ingeniería #Carros | Autoscnz