Malc...looks to be a very good wing! And the current record is 145.6
something at B'ville. I am curious as to why it is not more of a
streamliner? With the total loss system for the weater it may fly when the
weight is sufficiently reduced. Cool car...
oh and take the comma out of your url...
mayf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Pittwood" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>
To: "LSR List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 2:30 PM
Subject: Steam Power
> List
>
> If the current record for steam power is 'soft' then we will see what the
> Brits can do about it quite soon. Glynne Bowsher (of Thrust SSC) is
> working on the British Steam Car Challenge project.
>
> This programme has addressed various problems with boilers and burners
> using innovative designs to increase heat transfer. Once completed their
> bid should result in record speeds for a wheeldriven vehicle using steam.
>
> Their aim is for UK attempt next spring and World attempt next fall at or
> above 200 mph speeds.
>
> See www.steamcar.co,uk
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
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