Richard D. Noble

Richard D. Noble is a British engineer and inventor renowned for his work in high-speed vehicle engineering, notably as the lead designer of the ThrustSSC. This supersonic car, driven by Andy Green, became the first vehicle to break the sound barrier in 1997, reaching over 763 mph (1,228 km/h). Noble's expertise combines aerodynamics, propulsion, and precision engineering, pushing the limits of land speed records. His contributions have advanced understanding of high-speed vehicle design and demonstrated the possibilities of human ingenuity in breaking technological barriers.