by The Bloodhound LSR jet car has finally hit the testing phase. Despite all the setbacks, after ten years of development, the unique vehicle is preparing to break the world speed record. 
The first tests began in the Kalahari Desert (South Africa). So far, the Bloodhound LSR has only accelerated up to 530 km/h, but theoretically, it is capable of reaching significantly higher speeds – around 1600 km/h. The car weighs 6.4 tons and is 13.5 meters long.
It has two jet engines: initially, the Rolls-Royce EJ200 engine from the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet is engaged, and at a speed of 1000 km/h, a rocket engine joins in. Together they produce approximately 135,000 horsepower. 
Not long ago, the project was on the brink of closure, as its creators simply ran out of funding. However, it was saved by millionaire Ian Warhurst. In the initial tests, the Bloodhound LSR is planned to be accelerated to about 800 km/h.
In a year, the team will return to the Kalahari to break the current world speed record, which is 1228 km/h. Only then will the car be accelerated to a maximum speed of 1600 km/h.
