British engineers hope to build a rocket powered vehicle that can travel faster than 1000 miles an hour. The name of this car is the Bloodhound SSC and will be piloted by Andy Green. The Bloodhound can travel faster than a bullet shot from a hand gun if it reaches this speed. According to its designers this car is more advanced than most spacecraft capable of accelerating 0-1050 in forty seconds. It will have the first ever mixed power of a hybrid rocket motor and a jet engine that is currently used on the Eurofighter Typhoon. If all goes successfully it is hoped that the car will be ready for testing by 2011. The purpose of the Bloodhound is not to break a record however. It is to inspire future generations to take careers in science,math and engineering.
I think that this car would not be as inspirational to kids as they hope. Most kids and teens probably will not remember this car when they get to college. This car will achieve much in the technological industry and lead to big discoveries. However it looks like it will be very expensive to make. Since most countries are in a recession it would be even more expensive to purchase all the parts and fuel. England should wait until their economy gets before they make this car.
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That is REALLY fast. I would buy that car if I had the money for it.
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