First and foremost, credit for this video goes to T2J ( the2jakes http://uk.youtube.com/user/the2jakes ) I found this lurking on Google Video and thought I'd bring it here seeing as there seems to be a high level of interest for all things Thrust SSC related.......and a far higher user-base.

Tail view of 750+ mph run at Black Rock Desert in 1997 - very intense! First vehicle ever to go supersonic!

On the 15th October 1997 Thrust SSC became the first car to ever break the sound barrier. Piloted by Wing Commander Andy Green of the RAF, a top speed of 763.035mph over the flying mile was achieved. I've uploaded five videos, one on-board and four external (but unfortunately sound-free) videos that I found on the back end of a BBC website. Click on my profile for the list.

Rccord de vistesse de 1126km/h

October 1997, UK managed to break the sound barrier on earth, using the fantastic Thrust SSC vehicule. I made this video because there was too few videos about this remarkable event on the web. (music credits: Spa 24 hours - Stephen Baysted)

A Short Video of the Thrust SSC, when it broke the sound barrier back in October 15, 1997. It achieved a speed of 1,228 km/h (763 mph) and the SSC became the first land vehicle to officially break the sound barrier. Thrust SSC also has the the manned land speed record under its belt and has not been beaten to this.... more

Thrust SSC super sonic run

World's fastest car, Thrust SSC, breaks through the sound barrier. Very impressive !!!

Mig 29 OVT Thrust vectoring (closeup and display) at RIAT'06 RAF Fairford. Closeup of the vector nozzles is amazing!

On the 15th October 1997 Thrust SSC became the first car to ever break the sound barrier. Piloted by Wing Commander Andy Green of the RAF, a top speed of 763.035mph over the flying mile was achieved. I've uploaded five videos, one on-board and four external (but unfortunately sound-free) videos that I found on the back end of a BBC website. Click on my profile for the list.