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"Breaking world land speed records is no longer about strapping an engine onto a buggy and pointing it at the horizon. Today, the application of new and exciting science and technology is the only way to achieve such results. If BLOODHOUND SSC is to reach its target of Mach 1.4, equivalent to 1,000 miles per hour, the team behind it will need to solve some ambitious challenges in science, engineering and maths. From constructing the largest hybrid rocket motor ever built in the UK, to making major advances in sensor technology and designing wheels to cope with these incredible forces. Britain has a wonderful heritage of rising to the challenge and this exciting project will see that continue.
“This project is not just about the bragging rights to the world land speed record. This will result in tangible scientific developments that will benefit all, for example in areas such as fuel efficiency and safety and which could be used in the cars we drive in the future.
“The development of BLOODHOUND SSC from the drawing board to a 1,000mph reality will be open for all to see at every stage. The project’s involvement with young people is vital to inspire them about the exciting things that can be achieved by science and engineering. Ultimately, I hope that this iconic British project will encourage the next generation of scientists and engineers as we will depend on them to find the solutions to everything from climate change to growing population pressures." Lord Drayson said:
“There has never been anything like BLOODHOUND SSC before,” said Richard Noble OBE, Project Director. “It is undoubtedly the most stimulating and challenging programme I’ve ever been involved with. The next three years are going to be tough, testing and damned exciting!”
Andy Green said: “I’ve met graduate engineers who are adamant that our previous record was what inspired their