Supersonic Car Test
Newquay is preparing to play host to the testing of the Bloodhound - a supercar aiming to set the world land speed record. It takes place tomorrow at the airport.
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One of the biggest rockets ever made in Britain tested in Newquay
The rocket will be used to power the Bloodhound car in the hope it'll break the world landspeed record, travelling at more than 1000 miles an hour.
Full report: supersonic car fired up in Newquay
by Steve HardyCornwall was the focus of an engineering breakthrough today as tests took place on one of the biggest rockets ever made in Britain.
The rocket will be used to power the Bloodhound car in the hope it'll break the world land speed record, travelling at more than 1,000 miles per hour. Despite today's success, there were some nervous moments before it was fired at Newquay Airport.
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Bloodhound test their rocket
Engineers from Bristol are making a landmark test today of the rocket they hope will power a car that'll break the land speed record. Those behind the Bloodhound Supersonic Car hope it will eventually reach four-figure speeds. The test is taking place in a hangar in Newquay.
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Full report: A crucial test will take place in the region tomorrow which will pave the way for a British attempt on the world land speed record.
by Steve HardySupersonic car is unveiled
Sally Biddulph was at the grand unveiling of the Bloodhound at Wellington Barracks.
Supersonic car fired up for the first time
A supersonic car that aimed to break the land-speed record has been fired up for the first time in Newquay.
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