How Fast Is Thrust SSC?

Thrust SSC has held the land speed record since 1997 — 1,228 km/h, just over the speed of sound. It was driven by RAF pilot Andy Green, powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey jet engines borrowed from a Phantom fighter aircraft.

Andy Green's Thrust SSC drive in 1997 was the first time anyone broke the sound barrier on land. The shockwave actually rolled spectators 2 km away.

• Just below the speed of sound
• Two Phantom jet engines