Thrust Supersonic Car: Breaking the Sound Barrier on Land

In October 1997, a British team in Nevada aimed to break the world land speed record with their vehicle, Thrust. After initial success, they faced weather and budget challenges. Despite these, a break in the weather allowed Andy Green to make a final attempt, achieving a peak speed of 1233 km/h and breaking the sound barrier, setting a record that still stands.

What was the main goal of Andy Green during the record attempts?

What challenges did the team face before the final record attempts?

Describe the modifications made to Thrust for the record attempts.

What speed did Andy Green achieve on his final run?

What was the significance of the record set by Andy Green?