This paper describes the design and development of the 1983 World Land Speed Record jet car. Brief background is given on a variety of non-technical factors which dictated many design decisions. The final design is described in detail with special reference to new techniques, materials and performance pioneered by the project team.


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    Title :

    Thrust 2–Design of the World Land Speed Record Car


    Contributors:
    Ackroyd, J (author)


    Publication date :

    1985-10-01


    Size :

    26 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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