The monster in question is called Shockwave (Shockwave, just to make clear the intentions) and is not really a truck any: the structure is derived from a driving Peterbilt on which they are installed three powerful jet reactors Pratt & Whitney J34-48 that individually deliver the power of 12,000 hp for a total of 36,000 total (raise your hand if you thought about how much amount the mark if it were registered in Italy!), and a boost of nearly 9,000 kg. They are the same reactor, used individually, by jet aircraft Boeing T-2 Buckeye trainer used by the US Navy.
It is not a featherweight, Shockwave, but the power is sufficient to push the 7 tons of mass to more than 600 km / h: the quarter mile is "burned" in 6.5 ", with a higher output speed 400 km / h. To stop, not just the normal braking system: the aid comes from two military parachutes that produce a deceleration of 9G. Shockwave, ahilui, is not a truck from the highway, but by performance. He earns his living - or rather, helps the owner Les Shockley to do so - by challenging several airplane in drag racing: it seems has never lost. His hunger for speed is second only to fuel: each "launch" means consumption in excess of 500 liters !! Thanks for watching leave your comments , share and Subscribe ;)
