LIVE STREAM: Bloodhound rocket test
The Bristol-engineered project to create a 1,000mph car is taking its next big step towards its supersonic goal today, with the first test-firing of its rocket.
The team behind the Bloodhound SSC (supersonic car) project will test fire its hybrid rocket at the Aerohub, at Newquay Cornwall Airport, this afternoon.
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A graphic showing the Bloodhound in action
We will be streaming the test live here.
Please check back again as the countdown progresses - it is due to take place at around 1pm today.
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Bloodhound's engineers will be testing the complete rocket system for the first time, comprising of the Cosworth CA2010 F1 engine, high-test peroxide tank, custom designed gear box, the car's critical software and the Falcon hybrid rocket.
The team hope to break the world land speed record of 763mph in its first run in the South African desert next year, and return in 2014 to attempt to break the 1,000mph barrier.
Tomorrow's event represents the most significant milestone yet in the development of the supersonic car.
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by dave_sombrero
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 3:31PM
“oh dear a_mushroom. i can think of many things that suzie in curb says that applies to your post. car wash....”
by Brizz_Tony
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 2:40PM
“A_Mushroom,
Not a waste at all. Councillor Tim Kent is watching with keen interest, and may promise to use this car to solve Bristol's transport woes.
Emily,
Danke schön.”
by ambientdwelle
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 1:42PM
“I hope when this car reaches it's top speed they have an Ariel film of it as you can't really see how fast it is going, the same was with Thrust 2, at 670+ mph at eye-level it difficult to comprehend, but at bird's eye view you can see the extraordinary speed it's going by ground markers and alike...this is going to be EPIC!!!”
by Emily_Koch
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:29PM
“@Brizz_Tony I'd like to say German - but that would be a lie. thanks for spotting...”
by smoosername
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:06PM
“Would be=What. Whoops.”
by smoosername
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:05PM
“Best of luck to the Bloodhound Team.
Would be an incredible engineering achievement it would be.”
by A_Mushroom
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 8:40PM
“What a waste of time, money and natural resources.”
by Brizz_Tony
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 7:06PM
“Bit of a howler in the headline? Or is it German?”