Thrust SSC Rocket-Sled Model

This is a very solid metal model of Thrust SSC which was built so that aerodynamicist Ron Ayres could verify his calculations wtih a physical test. The small silver dots on the surface are pressure sensors which are attached to the cables at the rear.

 

Using rockets the model was accelerated on a track to 800mph in 0.8secs. The results showed that he had calculated the forces correctly.

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