The team behind the Bloodhound SCC is hoping to break the world land speed record in South Africa in 2016.
The team behind the Bloodhound SCC is hoping to break the world land speed record in South Africa in 2016.
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It's powered by a jet engine and a rocket together with a petrol engine auxillary power unit.
It's powered by a jet engine and a rocket together with a petrol engine auxillary power unit.
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It's now on display in London.
It's now on display in London.
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The supersonic car is a mix of car and aircraft technology.
The supersonic car is a mix of car and aircraft technology.
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The jet engine was developed by Rolls-Royce.
The jet engine was developed by Rolls-Royce.
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Project director Richard Noble with the Bloodhound SSC.
Project director Richard Noble with the Bloodhound SSC.
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Engineers work on the carbon-fibre body of the Bloodhound SSC.
Engineers work on the carbon-fibre body of the Bloodhound SSC.
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An engineer at work on the Bloodhound SSC engine in March 2015.
An engineer at work on the Bloodhound SSC engine in March 2015.
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Bloodhound SSC design plans.
Bloodhound SSC design plans.
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The British Union flag and the national flag of South Africa are seen on a panel of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car as it stands on display during a photocall to promote its World Debut, at Canary Wharf in east London.
The British Union flag and the national flag of South Africa are seen on a panel of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car as it stands on display during a photocall to promote its World Debut, at Canary Wharf in east London.
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