Linde gives training for Bloodhound logistics
Linde Materials Handling has delivered specialist forklift training to members of the Bloodhound team ahead of their attempt to beat the World Land Speed Record this year in South Africa. The 13.5m long supersonic Bloodhound car is powered by a Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine and a hybrid rocket. The car will be capable of accelerating from 0 to 1000 mph and back again in 120 seconds, covering 12 miles during that time.
Michael Fawler, stores manager and Paul Nibblets, event logistics, the latest of several from the team, were given three days of intensive training from Linde Severnside in Bristol, and now have all the formal training needed for the logistical operations of the project.
Linde is playing a crucial part in the development of the Bloodhound vehicle. From the warehouse to the starting line in South Africa, transportation of the vehicle will be a complex logistical challenge. Linde has supplied a H50 T, H25 D counterbalance and Citi One truck to support the car to be transported to various locations and assist with the operations in the Bloodhound Technical Center in the run up to the record attempt.
