What was Bluebird K7?

Q: What was Bluebird K7?


A: Bluebird K7 was a boat built for Donald Campbell to break the World Water Speed Record.

Q: What kind of boat was Bluebird K7?


A: Bluebird K7 was a hydroplane.

Q: What makes a hydroplane special?


A: A hydroplane skims over the top of the water instead of pushing through it like a normal boat.

Q: What powered Bluebird K7?


A: Bluebird K7 was powered by a jet engine.

Q: How many times did Bluebird set new world water speed records?


A: Bluebird set new world water speed records seven times.

Q: What was the fastest speed that Bluebird reached?


A: The fastest speed that Bluebird reached was 276 mph (445 km/h).

Q: What happened to Bluebird K7 in 1967?


A: Bluebird K7 was destroyed when Campbell tried to set an eighth record by going faster than 300 mph (480 km/h) on Coniston Water in 1967.

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