Hi all,
For those that are unaware the team that brought us the current land speed record holding car Thrust SSC are currently developing an new car intended to break the 1000mph mark.
The driver of Thrust SSC will be the driver of the new car, Bloodhound and writes a regular blog on the BBC which can be a pretty good read, especially when he told Sebastian Vettel he drives a pump motor :LOL:.
Here is the latest blog from Wing-Commander Andy Green in which he discusses the other contenders for the land speed record which we look likely to hear about very soon in some cases.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16657113 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16657113)
I remember, as a small child, watching the land speed trials with my Dad in the late 60's, when the Blue Flame took the land speed record. I don't remember the exact speed, but I sure remember that plume of salt and dust, streaking across the salt flats (since you couldn't really see the car itself).
My earliest memories of the land speed record was Richard Noble taking the record in Thrust 2 in 1983 on BBC news, a record that stood until Thrust SSC in 1997.
I've watched the programmes on the land speed record on History and Discovery channels and have to admit for pure looks the Railton Special was one of my favorites 8)
The latest article on this subject from the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16901484 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16901484)
Heres the BBC TV article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17441382 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17441382)
1,000mph that's quite a jump from the current land speed record :o
I wish them both teams luck, on there goals.
I am one for speed but a ride in any of those two cars at full speed would make me :-X
I'm with you there, Syber. The fastest I've ever traveled in a land-based vehicle was 186MPH (just shy of 300KPH), and that was plenty fast enough for me, thank you. When I looked at the speedometer, I was all sorts of :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o and that was less than one FIFTH of the speed these loonies intend to achieve!
They are somewhat crazy aren't they, I suppose you have to be considering what happens when speed record attempts go wrong!!!!
The fastest I been on land is 153mph, I would of went faster that night, but I got stopped by a local cop at 2am. He actually let me go, He knew of me for he was a friend of my dad, and he basically just told me to slow down :)
on water the fastest I went was around 138mph, and I never want to go that fast on water again. My body could not take that abuse on the body again, also it felt like I was doing 300mph, for on water your speed seems faster than what you are actually doing.
and in air the fastest I went I could not actually say, How fast does a commercial airliner travel?
well that is how fast I went in the air :P
I will continue to post updates on this subject as they come along. :thumbsup:
Thanks, DD. I appreciate the updates. :)
No probs, I find this very interesting and the articles have been pretty good so far
The latest blog, how to stop from 1000mph!!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17810324 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17810324)
This months blog:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18142709 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18142709)
"Once complete, the fin will provide the aerodynamic force to give the car a "positive yaw static margin" - in other words, it will keep the car pointy-end forwards at high speed. "
Nice to see proper technical analysis form the Wing-Commander :D
I noticed that this month's blog centered more on the feedback they received from last month's blog. I think that's great, but I was hoping for more details on the design of the tail assembly. :( Oh well, we can't have everything, I guess. :)
Don't worry Dave I'm sure AG will get to that in a future blog :thumbsup:
NEw blog posted:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18592252 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18592252)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19365661 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19365661)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19818009 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19818009)
Great article, thanks DD for posting. I could really use one of those tonight to get me to the airport to pick up my parents. Though I don't know where they would sit lol. It will be good to see them again ;D oh well, I don't have one of those, so I have to leave now, to get there in time :P
no problem syber will keep posting the articles as I see them B-)
Nearly missed this one:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20105558 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20105558)
Latest Bloodhound blog attached, there may bne others that I missed under the related stories part:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20879518 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20879518)
And for £10 you can get your name on the wing.
http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/donate-join (http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/donate-join)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21087193 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21087193)
Latest instalment:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21574156 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21574156)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22003835 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22003835)
QuoteIn preparation, we're now testing a key part of this system, the XTrac gearbox that transmits the 18,000rpm drive of the Cosworth engine to the 11,000rpm pump.
As a side note, the LHC runs at 11,000 rp
s @ 27km. Think about how good their injectors are.
Now there's a Lap Time for Data to focus on. :LOL:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22360693 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22360693)
Latest news from Bloodhound as they annouce a major new sponsor:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22507584 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22507584)
that is 8) wtg Rolls-Royce :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
More on AG's blog:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22646346 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22646346)
great post there, hope there right about the water.
Of course it should be noted that Bloodhound isn't the only contender for the 1000mph mark, here is the website for Aussie Invader 5R:
http://www.aussieinvader.com/ (http://www.aussieinvader.com/)
invader does look sweet but Bloodhound got my votes and cheers :D
Thanks for posting that DD, I was unaware of that attempt. This is great news really as it is a win, win situation for good old GB.
Now, I'm a little surprised that the Aussies could sober up and drag their collective behinds off the beach for long enough to even think of the idea, let alone build the thing. :P
But, should Bloodhound be successful, that will be great, however, should Bloodhound fail, Heaven forbid, and Invader successful, then that will also be great because, remember Aussies, she is your Queen as well. ;)
Win, win for GB. :LOL:
The Aussies have a legacy of building this kit in their sheds Diesel, take the water speed record holder Ken Warby, he basically did just that, he bought a couple of surplas F-$ phantom engines and had them sitting in his garden while he built the boat!!!!!
http://warbymotorsport.com/The_Challenge.html (http://warbymotorsport.com/The_Challenge.html)
Time for some Wheels
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23032461 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23032461)
Bloodhound is now scheduled for roll out in 2015 meaning the project has slipped by 12 months, has this left the door open for the Aussies to get there first?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23184687 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23184687)
I do like this bit...
QuoteIt will also carry a Cosworth Formula 1 engine, although this will have no direct involvement in driving wheels as it does on a racing car. Instead, the F1 power unit will turn the pump that forces liquid oxidiser into the rocket's fuel chamber
And the pump in question is from a cruise missile.
It all sounds a bit Zefram Cochrane style, which is a good thing.
If you don't know, Cochrane will invent warp drive, in 2063, drawing the attention of the Vulcans, and leading to humanity's first contact with an alien race.
No. hang on, that's fiction, doh! carry on.
Who says it's fiction? Maybe Uncle Gene (Roddenberry) et al had access to a time machine... COULD happen. :D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23624148 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23624148)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23947193 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23947193)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24206241 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24206241)
Found the video of them building it very interesting.
:thumbsup:
The video was a bit twitchy on starting as an imbed on DD's page so here it is here.
Cisco BHTV Episode28 Chassis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXAjpjJPcHU#)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24458799 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24458799)
can't w8 to see the finished ride, it's going to be sweeeeeet :D
That is going to be an amazing machine, not sure if I would want to sit in it though lol :o
Quote from: Freddy on October 24, 2013, 22:16:09 PM
That is going to be an amazing machine, not sure if I would want to sit in it though lol :o
Sitting is fine Freddy, as long as it's not doing 1000mph with me in it at the time :D
I'd say strap me in 1,000MPH here I come, as I floor it :P
I think I'll just watch from a safe distance, if you don't mind. :D
Ahhh shucks!!!!!!!! :( I was hoping you would be my co-pilot Dave :P
Latest Bloodhound blog:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25120142 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25120142)
Rocketry news:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25426419 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25426419)
So a major design change, mid-game, huh? While I approve of their positive attitude, I'll just bet that there are more than a couple of engineers on the team, popping ulcer meds like tic tacs. :o
It sounds like the unit is very similar in size/weight etc to what they were developing themselves, it kind of sounds like this is a benefit rather than an issue.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25928141 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25928141)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26357795 (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26357795)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26879200 (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26879200)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27184754 (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27184754)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27502178 (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27502178)
Nice view of the cockpit ion this one:
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27699104 (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27699104)
Very cool report, DD. Thanks!
indeed good article. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28737132 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28737132)
Latest news from Bloodhound
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29046707 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29046707)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29380455 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29380455)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29784016 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-29784016)
I haven't said it in a while, DD, but thanks for sharing this story with the rest of us. This continuously unfolding saga is nothing short of amazing. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
No worries Dave, I find it really interesting from an engineering point of view......and 533mph from basically a toy car :o
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30367591 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30367591)
New report, not the diary as usual but some cool pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31694204 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31694204)
To quote from a different post:
that's purdy! :drooling:
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/media/images/81349000/jpg/_81349945_bh.jpg)
:P
Diary this time: :thumbsup:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31745848 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31745848)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32053747 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32053747)
Got some nice pictures on this one
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32406695 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32406695)
If only the rest of us could get some furniture that so closely matched our bums. :D :P
I'd worry about being able to get back out of it :P
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32800696 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32800696)
Ooooo lookey here, I found the official site ;D :driving:
http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/ (http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/)
The site is pretty, but seems to be broken in Chrome. :(
No troubles in FF though. :)
That's what you get with chrome Dave, I only use that on my mobile for my desktop I wont touch it. ::)
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I used to use Firefox, but the past couple of years have seen a number of changes that diminished my uesr experience, and it's gotten to the point that I find it more frustrating than helpful. If I need to troubleshoot some JS or CSS issues, I'll pull it out (the 3rd party web dev tools for FF are vastly superior to those in other browsers, IMHO), but other than that it just sits as a shortcut on my taskbar, untouched and unloved.
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just noting: I been using IE since I got my tablet and phone for web browsing and must say the bloodhound site does look very nice on IE, and so does this one :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I would rant about M$ being evil, but:
a.) We all know that, and
b.) All 3 of the major browsers have become evil, in one form or another.
{odd... I thought I had closed the off_topic tag... :scratch-head: }
Quote{odd... I thought I had closed the off_topic tag... scratch-head }
must be a glitch, no w8 this is all a dream take the blue pill and go to sleep and all will be fine :LOL:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33084088 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33084088)
Slip in the schedule, car will now not run until 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33110292 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33110292)
That's disappointing, but not unexpected, really. Things were just going too well for too long. It was time old Murphy showed his ugly head. :(
With something as complex as this it was bound to happen ::)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33646605 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33646605)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34200629 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34200629)
Bloodhound unveiled:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34341017 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34341017)
And further articles:
Time lapse video of building the car:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34344801 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34344801)
Printed tech in Bloodhound:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34326510 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34326510)
Close up look at Bloodhound video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34326510 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34326510)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34453578 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34453578)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34832669 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34832669)
ooopsy, looks like I got a little behind on these:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34832669 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34832669)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35011505 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35011505)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35234317 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35234317)
Another delay announced:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35473168 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35473168)
:(
Well, that's a bit of a disappointment. Thanks for the update, DD.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36036180 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36036180)
Latest blog attached
Been a while since I've seen one of these:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36579578
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37471560
Back on track for next year :thumbsup:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38319397
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38883760
Sadly looks like the schedule has slipped again :(:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-39379499
Well that sucks. Sorry, mates.
Stunning looking thing though. 8)
Next year is looking very hopeful then. Good to see the trickle down education/engineering effect.
Look forward to seeing the tests this year,
Latest Blog:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-39847472
Thanks for the up-date DD :thumbsup:
Time for Trials coming up:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40061259
QuoteOctober marks the 20th anniversary of Andy Green setting the existing land speed record in a car called Thrust SSC.
Has it really been 2 decades since the current record was set? My, how time passes us by if we don't pay attention? :o
I know Dave, I had a double take at that.....crikey I can still clearly remember Noble doing it in Thrust 2 :o
I feel old now. And slow. :D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41446557
I guess all this means something and the info provided will be useful somehow. I can't help but wonder on the miles per gallon or what ever system is used in air craft or rockets. A step away from the e cars that were looking pretty good.
Carl2
When it comes to aircraft, it's gallons per hour. Not sure about rockets, though.
With Bloodhound, I'm sure they'll just measure the weight. i.e. tons per run
Most aircraft are the same, aren't they? How many tons on take off, how many tons per hour of flight, how many extra tons to get that fuel off of the ground (nested loop).
I remember a mate of mine having a hand in British Airways software to calculate fuel per flight. Curb weight, passenger + luggage weight, fuel weight, error margin. Gets quite complicated and you really don't want to get it wrong.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41747995
"Slow speed" runs start today. Around 200-300 mph.
It should also be remembered that Bloodhound is about much more than just the land speed record, its about inspiring the next generation into engineering and technology in as exciting a way as possible. They have been into schools all over the UK and getting kids involved to explain how the car is built, the mathematics and electronics involved in the design and build stages.
Edit:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41747995
Thanks for the up-date DD :thumbsup:
I truly wish them the best of luck and hope they do eventually get to 1000mph.
However, as we move further into the 21st century I can't help but think this should be the last attempt using fossil fuels. Next we need to look at making an electric land speed record, with everything we learn from Bloodhound surely it can be done.
Best of luck chaps :sign-great-job:
Good to see Bloodhound getting there. Been all over the news this time.
The speed nutters are way ahead of you, Data. Wiki. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckeye_Bullet)
Only 341MPH at the mo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB2A4l07qmI
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42141898
:driving:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43007415
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43290177
Bit behind again lol ;D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44129708
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44112519
Happens; especially with a project this big. Thanks, DD. :thumbsup:
Hopefully something interesting for you to read while your stuck with not a lot to do Dave :P
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45086044
Unfortunately this project has been axed, it is no more.
QuoteA 1,000mph race car project has been axed meaning the supersonic vehicle is on the market for the price of a Ferrari.
It is possible that it might get a new lease of life but it's not looking good right now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-46480342
:sign-sad: