Thrust SSC (SuperSonic Car) is a British jet-powered car that became the first land vehicle to officially break the sound barrier. It was developed by a team led by Richard Noble, and driven by RAF pilot Andy Green. Date of record: October 15, 1997 Place: Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA Top Speed: 763 mph (1,228 km/h), Mach 1.02 Engines: Two Rolls-Royce Spey 202 jet engines (the same used in fighter jets) Power: Over 100,000 horsepower Length: 16.5 meters Weight: About 10.5 tons The car used jet propulsion instead of wheels for traction, allowing it to travel faster than the speed of sound. It was the first car to officially break the sound barrier on land, confirmed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). #car #fyp #foryoupage #english #car - @jtxrr7