RAF fighter pilot Andy Green intends to get behind the wheel of a new concept car that will push him forward at an astounding 1000mph. The car, called ‘Bloodhound’, is powered by a rocket bolted onto a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine which should provide enough thrust to grab the land speed record. The car also uses several Intel Atom processors in the cockpit that handles all the telemetry and diagnostic readouts. The Bloodhound is currently in a preliminary construction stage and should begin trial speed runs by 2012. Bloodhound’s pilot Andy Green has been keeping a diary to keep the enthusiastic crowds informed on the projects development and say’s, “It’s worth mentioning that we’re not the only team trying for a Land Speed Record. The competition includes two US cars, the North American Eagle and the Fossett LSR car (which is currently up for sale, if you fancy your chances), plus Australian Rosco McGlashan’s Aussie Invader 5R, which is aiming at 1000 mph. They are each taking a different approach to us but as far as we can see, making progress.” For more information on the Bloodhound project and detailed schematics of its design please visit: http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/
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