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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Speed
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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Bluebird Engineering.
first vehicle to exceed 400 mph.
pioneered high-speed vehicle design.
Ken Norris and associates
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gptkbp:aerodynamics
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streamlined
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gptkbp:associated_with
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Donald Campbell's legacy
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gptkbp:audience
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widely celebrated
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gptkbp:brakes
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hydraulic
disk brakes
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gptkbp:challenges
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stability at high speeds
overcoming aerodynamic drag.
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gptkbp:chassis
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aluminum
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:blue
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gptkbp:competed_in
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Thrust2
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gptkbp:control_system
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hydraulic steering
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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1964.
icon of speed and engineering.
symbol of speed and innovation
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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inspired songs and literature
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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speed and innovation.
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gptkbp:current_status
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preserved
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gptkbp:design
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low profile
celebrated in automotive history.
Bluebird Engineering.
Ken Norris and his team
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gptkbp:design_date
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gptkb:1959
1960s
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gptkbp:design_influence
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aerodynamic principles.
inspired future engineering.
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gptkbp:design_philosophy
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function over form
performance-oriented.
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gptkbp:design_purpose
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gptkb:Speed
to break land speed records.
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Donald_Campbell
gptkb:Ken_Norris
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gptkbp:documentary
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The Bluebird Story
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gptkbp:driver
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gptkb:Donald_Campbell
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Rolls-Royce
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gptkbp:engine_power
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4,500 hp
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.145-11
gptkb:Rolls-Royce
streamlined for speed.
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gptkbp:engineering_milestone
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first to break 400 mph barrier.
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gptkbp:exhibition_location
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gptkb:National_Motor_Museum
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gptkbp:famous_for
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setting multiple land speed records.
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gptkbp:featured_in
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automotive exhibitions
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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kerosene
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gptkbp:has_achievements
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1964.
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gptkbp:height
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4 ft
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Cold War era
1960s land speed racing.
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gptkbp:historical_event
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land speed record attempt.
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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inspired future engineers
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneered land speed record attempts.
first vehicle to exceed 400 mph
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Bluebird CN7
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gptkbp:inaugural_run
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1960.
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent land speed record vehicles.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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aeronautical engineering
aerodynamics research
World War II aircraft design
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gptkbp:innovation
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advanced aerodynamics.
use of lightweight materials
advanced materials.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Bluebird_CN8
gptkb:Bluebird_K7
future speed record attempts.
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gptkbp:involved_in
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speed trials.
multiple test runs
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gptkbp:involved_technology
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jet propulsion
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gptkbp:is_driven_by
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gptkb:Donald_Campbell
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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gptkb:Lake_Eyre
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future designs.
inspired future land speed vehicles.
inspired future land speed vehicles
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gptkbp:length
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25 ft
25 ft 9 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Bluebird-Proteus_CN7
gptkb:Bluebird_Engineering
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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first vehicle to exceed 400 mph on land.
first vehicle to reach 400 mph on land
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gptkbp:notable_driver
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Donald Campbell.
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gptkbp:notable_event
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record-breaking run
land speed record attempt.
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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retractable wheels
high-speed stability.
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gptkbp:open_to_public
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gptkb:National_Motor_Museum,_UK
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1960-1964
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gptkbp:original_run
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gptkb:1960
gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:record
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gptkb:world_land_speed_record
403.1 mph
wheel-driven vehicle
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gptkbp:record_attempt
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gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:record_attempt_date
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July 17, 1964.
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gptkbp:record_attempt_legacy
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set a benchmark for speed.
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gptkbp:record_attempt_location
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Lake Eyre.
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gptkbp:record_attempt_outcome
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successful.
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gptkbp:record_attempt_significance
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historical milestone.
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gptkbp:record_attempt_speed
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403.1 mph.
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gptkbp:recording_location
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gptkb:Lake_Eyre
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gptkbp:recording_year
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gptkb:1964
July 17, 1964
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gptkbp:related_event
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World Land Speed Record
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Bluebird_K7
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gptkbp:related_vehicle
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land speed record vehicle.
racing vehicle.
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gptkbp:result
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record-breaking speed.
record broken by Thrust2
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gptkbp:safety_features
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roll cage
parachute braking system
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gptkbp:specification
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available in archives
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gptkbp:status
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gptkb:electricity
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Bluebird-Proteus_CN7
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gptkbp:suspension
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independent
independent suspension
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gptkbp:tire_size
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specialized
specialized racing tires
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gptkbp:top_speed
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403.1 mph
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:automobile
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gptkbp:used_in
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film documentaries
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gptkbp:weight
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3,000 lb
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gptkbp:wheels
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:width
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8 ft
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gptkbp:wins
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403.1 mph on July 17, 1964.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:National_Motor_Museum
gptkb:Donald_Campbell
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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