Thrust 2: A Memory by Richard Noble Paperback Book

Description: Thrust 2 by Richard Noble The extraordinary story of the fastest car on earth by the man who drove it. Including unseen illustrations and untold series, this is the true inside story of the world-beating Thrust 2 project. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Inspired by the sight of RAF Lightning fighter interceptors climbing vertically into the sky at 50,000 feet per minute and by other British engineering and design achievements, Richard Noble, determined to put Britain back in the lead during the resurgence of national confidence of the 1980s, wanted Britain to regain the world land speed record.Thrust 2, driven by Richard Noble, broke the world land speed record on 4 October 1983 in the Black Rock desert in Nevada. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Avon turbo-jet engine, it reached a speed of 650.88 mph (1,047,49 km/h}. It would hold the land speed record until 25 September 1987.In this fascinating book, Richard Noble tells the inside story of the development of the car that would beat the world. The story takes the reader from the drawing board, through the considerable technical difficulties, including aerodynamics, mounting an engine designed for jet fighter aircraft, and maintaining stability with suspension and wheels at speeds of over 650 miles per hour.Despite the huge challenges, including recovery from a crash, they were overcome by the confidence and determination of Richard Noble and his team. Including unseen illustrations, this is the true inside story of the world-beating Thrust 2 project. Author Biography Richard Noble OBE is an entrepreneur, company director and adventurer. As director of Thrust Cars Ltd (1974-83), he managed the Land Speed Record Team and drove Thrust 2 to the new World Land Seed Record. He was also a director of the SSC Programme (1994-97) that achieved the first ever supersonic World Land Speed Record. He has won numerous awards and holds honorary doctorates from six universities. He has made numerous appearances on television worldwide and has written two other books. Description for Sales People The inside story of Britains world land speed record car Richard Noble inspired and drove Thrust 2 Will be welcomed by car and engineering enthusiasts Details ISBN1398111104 Pages 96 Publisher Amberley Publishing Year 2022 ISBN-10 1398111104 ISBN-13 9781398111103 Format Paperback Imprint Amberley Publishing Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-10-15 NZ Release Date 2022-10-15 Publication Date 2022-10-15 UK Release Date 2022-10-15 Subtitle A Memory Author Richard Noble Alternative 9781398111110 DEWEY 796.72 Audience General Illustrations 100 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138243064;

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