Land speed record · United States
Thrust2 — 1983 Land Speed Record
Richard Noble set an outright world land speed record of 633.468 mph with Thrust2 in 1983.
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Context and interpretation.
Thrust2 represents the jet-powered phase of the land speed record. The record demonstrates how the pursuit of speed moved decisively into aerospace-style propulsion and vehicle design, creating a useful bridge between motoring, aviation and engineering history.