BINDT Backs Bloodhound SSC Project in Land-Speed Record Attempt
The Bloodhound SSC Project is a global education initiative focused on a 1000 mph land-speed record attempt. It aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and its centerpiece is the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car), a 135,000 horsepower rocket- and jet-powered racing car being built in the UK by a team of Formula 1 and aerospace experts. Because this admirable objective aligns closely with one of its fundamental aims, the British Institute of NDT is sponsoring the project and will be following the progress of the Build Team as it assembles the most powerful land vehicle in history.
Bloodhound SSC will be driven by Royal Air Force fighter pilot Andy Green and powered by both a Eurofighter Typhoon EJ200 jet engine and a Falcon hybrid rocket, with a pump driven by a Cosworth Formula 1 engine. The car will be 12.8 meters long, weigh 6.5 tons empty (7.5 tons fully fuelled) and will accelerate from rest to 1000 mph and back to rest again in 100 seconds, covering 10 miles across the South African desert. With the current world land-speed record standing at 763 mph, set by Thrust SSC in 1997, also driven by Wing Commander Andy Green, this exceptional challenge is being led by former world land-speed record holder Richard Noble.