Thrust SSC

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:ground
gptkb:Speed
gptkbp:academic_programs mechanical engineering
Thrust SSC engineering team
gptkbp:aerodynamics streamlined body
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
parachute and disc brakes
gptkbp:built gptkb:Thrust_SSC_team
gptkbp:challenges stability at high speeds
overcoming sound barrier
gptkbp:chassis gptkb:carbon_fiber
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkbp:color black and silver
gptkbp:conducts_research_on aerodynamics research
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1996
gptkbp:control_system fly-by-wire
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew_capacity small team
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased interest in land speed records
inspired future land speed projects
gptkbp:date October 15, 1997
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1997
gptkbp:design aerodynamic efficiency
aerodynamics and propulsion
vehicle design process
gptkbp:design_influence future land speed vehicles
gptkbp:design_purpose land speed record attempt
to break the sound barrier
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Gordon_Murray
gptkbp:development engine development
gptkbp:driver gptkb:Andy_Green
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Spey_turbofan
afterburning turbojet
custom-built chassis
twin Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines
gptkbp:event_of_record gptkb:Black_Rock_Desert
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:National_Motor_Museum
gptkbp:exhibition_location various museums
gptkbp:fate retired from active service
gptkbp:film_technique gptkb:Top_Gear
gptkbp:final_testing_location gptkb:Black_Rock_Desert
gptkbp:first_successful_run October 15, 1997
gptkbp:first_to_break sound barrier
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,000 liters
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A-1
Jet A-1 fuel
gptkbp:funding private funding
gptkbp:has_achieved 763.035 mph
gptkbp:height 3.5 m
3.0 m
gptkbp:historical_achievement breaking the sound barrier
first car to break the sound barrier on land
gptkbp:historical_significance first vehicle to break the sound barrier on land
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thrust SSC
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Thrust_2
Thrust2 project
gptkbp:initial_testing_location gptkb:Bahrain
gptkbp:innovation engineering innovation
advanced materials usage
gptkbp:inspiration Thrust2
jet aircraft technology
gptkbp:inspired_by Thrust2
gptkbp:involved_physics aerodynamic drag reduction
gptkbp:involved_technology aerodynamics
computer simulations
gptkbp:involved_testing wind tunnel testing
gptkbp:is_a Land speed record vehicle
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of demonstrated capabilities
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Black_Rock_Desert
multiple phases
multiple test runs
gptkbp:legacy inspired future land speed record attempts
pioneering land speed records
gptkbp:length 16.5 m
gptkbp:logistics transportation of vehicle
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Thrust_SSC_team
gptkb:Richard_Noble
gptkbp:material lightweight composites
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_achievement first vehicle to exceed 1,000 km/h on land
gptkbp:notable_feature twin-engine design
first car to break the sound barrier on land
gptkbp:number_of_engines 2
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:1998
various automotive shows
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:original_run gptkb:1996
gptkbp:power_output 22,000 lbf
gptkbp:powers 50,000 hp
gptkbp:primary_use land speed record attempt
gptkbp:project gptkb:Bloodhound_LSR
approximately 2 years
gptkbp:propulsion 22,000 lbf
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Speed
gptkbp:record gptkb:Andy_Green
763.035 mph
World Land Speed Record
Fastest land speed
fastest land speed
gptkbp:record_speed_achieved October 15, 1997
gptkbp:record_speed_location gptkb:Black_Rock_Desert,_Nevada
gptkbp:record_speed_significance historical achievement
gptkbp:recorded_speed 763.035 mph
gptkbp:recording_location gptkb:Black_Rock_Desert
gptkbp:recording_year gptkb:1997
October 15, 1997
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:Speed
absolute speed record
fastest land speed record
absolute land speed record
gptkbp:related_vehicle jet-propelled car
gptkbp:safety safety protocols
gptkbp:safety_features roll cage
parachute braking system
gptkbp:speed 1,228 km/h
1227.985 km/h
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:The_University_of_Cambridge
gptkb:The_University_of_Kingston
gptkb:The_University_of_Manchester
gptkb:The_University_of_Leeds
gptkb:The_University_of_Middlesex
gptkb:The_University_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:The_University_of_Reading
gptkb:BAE_Systems
gptkb:British_Airways
gptkb:The_University_of_Exeter
gptkb:The_University_of_Glasgow
gptkb:The_University_of_Lincoln
gptkb:The_University_of_Strathclyde
gptkb:The_University_of_Brighton
gptkb:The_University_of_Portsmouth
gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkb:The_University_of_Huddersfield
gptkb:The_University_of_West_London
gptkb:The_British_Government
gptkb:The_University_of_Newcastle
gptkb:The_University_of_Plymouth
gptkb:The_University_of_East_Anglia
gptkb:The_University_of_Westminster
gptkb:The_University_of_Northumbria
gptkb:The_University_of_Kent
gptkb:The_University_of_Bristol
gptkb:The_University_of_Nottingham
gptkb:The_University_of_Southampton
gptkb:The_University_of_Essex
gptkb:The_Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:The_University_of_Warwick
gptkb:The_University_of_Birmingham
gptkb:The_University_of_Greenwich
gptkb:The_University_of_Sussex
gptkb:The_University_of_Salford
gptkb:The_University_of_Chichester
gptkb:The_University_of_Surrey
gptkbp:sponsorship various corporate sponsors
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Bloodhound_LSR
gptkb:Thrust_2
Thrust2
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bloodhound_LSR
gptkbp:team gptkb:Richard_Smith
gptkb:Zach_Smith
gptkb:William_Smith
gptkb:Andy_Green
gptkb:David_W._Smith
gptkb:Richard_Noble
gptkb:Tony_Smith
gptkb:Gordon_Murray
gptkb:Steve_Smith
gptkb:Peter_D._Smith
gptkb:Tim_Jones
gptkb:Graham_H._Smith
gptkb:Colin_Fallows
gptkb:John_Ackroyd
gptkb:Simon_Mc_Kinney
gptkb:Willie_Mc_Kenzie
Mark Smith
Tom Smith
engineers and technicians
Victor Smith
Mike Mc Kinney
international team effort
gptkbp:team_achievements multiple world records
gptkbp:team_nickname gptkb:Thrust_SSC_team
gptkbp:tire_size specialized tires
solid wheels
gptkbp:top_speed 763 mph
gptkbp:used_for land speed record attempts
gptkbp:used_in land speed record attempts
gptkbp:weight 10,000 kg
10,000 lb
10,500 lb
gptkbp:width 3.1 m
3.7 m
gptkbp:year gptkb:1994
gptkb:1997
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bonneville_Speedway
gptkb:Andy_Green
gptkb:Guy_Martin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6