This 7.5-ton supersonic Tessie will skim across the pan at such a speed that tyres would be shredded by the G-forces. To annihilate the world land speed record with the Bloodhound SSC (supersonic car), driven by current holder Wing Commander Andy Green, reaching 1,000 miles-per-hour on that scorched earth. If successful, it will be the biggest leap in land speed history. It is rather to inspire future generations to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Bloodhound and Project ONE – two brave ventures to steepen the parabolic curve of technological advancement even further.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2018 07:30 UTC