Thread: 1000 mph land speed record

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Land or flying very low. 1000 miles per hour is incredible.

Originally Posted by lotsatoys

Seems to me that we're nearing the gray areas of the term "land" speed record. what percentage of the time do the wheels actually contact the "land" in a jet powered vehicle at 700+ MPH? My definition of land speed record vehicle is that it be propelled by the rotation of the wheels…… but that's just me.

Russ

I think they made a distintion years ago about that--and the wheels do stay in contact on these vehicles, they just don't propell the vehicle forward, but are used for braking---

And there was a distinction between 3 and 4 wheel vehicles also

they should have flaps on them to reverse the air flow. to stop or slow down.. On second thought that may put them airborn

Hey Jerry.Maybe if you update your resume you could get a ride with someone needing a driver to break a record.The worst they could do is say no.

Gary----have a meeting with ex CEO of a major hamburger chain tonight.

Charlie--actual they do use speed brakes that extend from the fuselage--and the brakes are electro magnets that extaend from the body out toward the wheelsand 27/? can generate 1500+ hp braking force per wheel--