Shockwave (Jet Truck)
Shockwave is one of three jet-powered American trucks. Namely, Shockwave, a Peterbilt semi, and Super Shockwave, a 1957 Chevy truck. Bob Motz drove the third.
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Shockwave at the 2003 Naval Air Station Oceana Regional Air Show.
Shockwave
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The Shockwave Truck at the Alliance Air Show in 2014.
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The Shockwave Truck racing at the Alliance Air Show in 2014.
Shockwave is the first of the Shockwave trucks. It currently holds the world record for jet-powered full-sized trucks at 376 miles per hour (605 km/h).[1] The truck has three Westinghouse J34-48 jets, which allow the truck to complete the quarter-mile in 6.63 seconds.[2] Shockwave is currently being driven by Chris Darnell.
Super Shockwave
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Super Shockwave in 2008
The Super Shockwave is the more recent of the two trucks. The truck has two Westinghouse J34-48 jet engines. The truck is built on a 1957 Chevy cab. In the full mile, the truck is able to reach 336 mph.[3]
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