For speed-seeking teams, it is not uncommon for jet engines used in aircraft to be transplanted into vehicles to further explore the field of higher top speeds. Regardless of Tesla Roadster’s crazy Space X rocket injector, in fact, some people in Taiwan have previously installed small injectors on bicycles or go-karts for testing. This kind of modification is actually not particularly impressive in terms of speed (it seems to be in a state of “咻～” when it reaches a realm?). Mainly the loud noise and flames of jets like planes or rockets, but very entertaining and often used for performances or filming.
It is a pity that a super topical Shockwave Jet Truck was invited to an air show recently. In a rodeo that challenged the speed of two planes, it was suspected that a mechanical failure caused the driver to die in an accident. Continue to read the text of the accident report of the “jet truck” that challenged the plane to exceed the speed of 480 kilometers per hour but unfortunately caught fire and died.
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The ‘jet truck’ that challenged the plane hit the speed of 480 kilometers per hour, but unfortunately caught fire and died
Jet engines are used for the modification of land vehicles. With the gradual miniaturization of such kits, it is actually not a rare vehicle modification project. It’s just that since such a device will require special fuel, it will be accompanied by high temperature or even an open flame when it is started. Obviously, the relevant security measures are also very important to pay attention to.
Recently, a 40-year-old driver Chris Darnell was killed in Michigan, USAJet truck catches firewhich made many people pay attention to the ultra-high risk associated with this kind of extreme speed technical performance.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. A person was killed in an accident at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in Michigan, according to police.
Chris Darnell, 40, has been identified as the person who died, according to a Battle Creek Police Department Facebook post pic.twitter.com/G2lZE55nso
— Peter Soregi (@PSoregi) July 2, 2022
Because this death accident occurred at an air show in Michigan, the United States, there are many video records on the scene. At the moment of the accident, this Shockwave Jet Truck, which is said to have a maximum horsepower of 36,000 horsepower and a speed of 400 kilometers per hour, can break through. In the acceleration challenge performance of chasing the plane, after passing through the area suspected of blasting special effects, the vehicle suddenly burst into flames and exploded, spinning out of control and overturning for a long distance. The accident finally confirmed that the driver of the car tragically died in the accident.
That is to say, if you look at the previous videos of the team, you can find that the jet truck would have the effect of spewing flames when accelerating, but after all, it passed through another explosion site, so it still makes people wonder if there are other factors that caused the explosion. Unfortunate accident.As for the current performance teamreleased newsrefers to the accident caused by the mechanical failure of the vehicle itself.
The Darnell Racing Enterprise team has challenged the world’s fastest jet truck record with the Shockwave Jet Truck. It is a well-known team that uses jet engines to push the limits. Clicking on their previous challenge videos, you can see the huge sound and acceleration of the Shockwave Jet Truck through the modified jet engine on the vehicle and even the fire-breathing equipment on the roof, which is indeed very entertaining. However, such a vehicle comes with huge risks, and it is also something that requires extreme attention while challenging the limits.
