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Display: Air Force Reserve Jet Car
 
Organization: Air Force Reserves
 
Display Location: With Reserve Recruiters
 
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Web Site: http://afreserve.com
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Engine:
Westinghouse J34-48. Originally used in the North American Buckeye T-2A aircraft.

Horsepower:
10,000

Thrust:
6,000 pounds with afterburner

Chassis:
4130 Chrome-moly construction, 240-inch wheelbase

Front Wheels:
15-inch diameter, 5-inches wide

Rear Wheels:
15-inch diameter, 10-inches wide

Body:
Aluminum and magnesium

Cockpit:
Custom-built single seat designed and built to fit the driver
Weight:
2,300 pounds

Length:
26 feet

Fuel:
Two 20-gallon fuel cells; 40 gallons of diesel fuel used each performance

Acceleration:
Speeds approaching 400 mph

Safety Equipment:
Two ring-slot parachutes (one 14 1/2 ft. and one 16 ft.); one on-board fire extinguisher system

Trailer Display:
The Jet Car is transported by a 79'6" Tractor Trailer, which is wrapped in images of an F-16. An awning printed with images of flight attaches to the trailer.

Photo and information courtesy of the Air Force Reserves

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