Crusader – John Cobb's Loch Ness Monster



The story of Crusader, the jet hydroplane designed by legendary engineer Reid Railton in which John Cobb attempted to break …

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21 thoughts on “Crusader – John Cobb's Loch Ness Monster”

  1. I’ve always appreciated, land, speed and water speed record record Breakers. I’ve held them in high esteem, very very interesting video, having work on one land speed record, car already are now working on the second loudspeaker. This is the preservation and continued running of historic vehicles. I find them even more fascination than ever interesting video. Thanks enjoyed it and look forward to our projects. Thousand horsepower Sunbeam running again Michael

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  2. If a hydroplane had hydraulic suspension we sponsons would this improve stability?, as John Cobb himself spoke about the vibrations, probably caused by the irregularity of the water surface

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  3. The other book that I would suggest is essential in studying the Crusader project is 'The Last Crusader' by Barry Stobart-Hook. I find that Steve Holter's book is too pro-Railton and anti-Du Cane , whilst Stobart-Hook's is the reverse… read them against each other and they cancel each other's bias out, to give a more balanced picture.

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  4. The project we are working on the moment is the 1000 horse power Sunbeam that is the answer to your question, is an ongoing project with a finish date of 2027, 100 years later. All the best, Michael

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