High Speed Collection (#5)

HiMAT experimental aircraft C017 / 7578
HiMAT experimental aircraft. HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) was built by Rockwell in 1979 for NASA and the US Air Force

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C014 / 2071
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a man performing a back-flip or back handspring

Douglas X-3 Stiletto C017 / 7564
Douglas X-3 Stiletto. The Douglas X-3 Stiletto experimental jet aircraft was built in 1952 for the US Air Force. It featured a narrow fuselage

Speedometer, artwork F006 / 8738
Speedometer, computer artwork

Bullet hits alarm clock, high-speed image C016 / 9638
Bullet hits alarm clock. High-speed photograph of an alarm clock being hit by a bullet fired from an air rifle

Bullet hits water glass, high-speed image C016 / 9637
Bullet hits water glass. High-speed photograph of a water-filled glass being hit by a bullet fired from an air rifle

Trains in winter C016 / 9618
Trains in winter at a train station. At right is a British Rail Class 395 high-speed train. At left is a British Rail Class 375 train, used for mainline services by the Southeastern train franchise

Washing hands in water, high-speed image C016 / 9639
Washing hands in water, high-speed photograph

Scramjet aircraft, artwork
Scramjet aircraft. Computer artwork of an aircraft powered by a scramjet jet engine. The scramjet is a variant of the ramjet that was built in the 1950s and 60s

Exploding water balloon, high-speed image C016 / 8455
Exploding water balloon. High-speed photograph of a water-filled balloon being hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

Exploding ice balloon, high-speed image C016 / 8454
Exploding ice balloon. High-speed photograph of a balloon-shaped piece of ice being hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

Exploding drinks can, high-speed image C016 / 8450
Exploding drinks can. High-speed photograph of a soft drinks can at the moment it is hit by a bullet fired from a gun. The duration of the flash used here is 1/13, 000th of a second

High speed train maintenance C018 / 2304
High speed train. A Sapsan high speed train inside a maintenance building. Sapsan (Russian = Perigrine Falcon ) is a train made by Siemens in Germany. It entered service on the Moscow-St

High speed train maintenance C018 / 2305
High speed train. A Sapsan high speed train leaving a maintenance facility. Sapsan (Russian = Perigrine Falcon ) is a train made by Siemens in Germany. It entered service on the Moscow-St

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4563
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a race horse harnessed to a sulky (racing cart) and demonstrating a trotting gait

Muybridge motion study, 1907 C016 / 4564
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing a nude woman pouring a basin of water over herself. These photographs were obtained by English photographer Eadweard J

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4562
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of an athlete carrying out a walking leap over a hurdle

High speed centrifuge C016 / 3116
High speed centrifuge. Two high speed centrifuges in a laboratory

FireWire cable and PC motherboard, composite image. A FireWire cable allows high speed access between a personal computer and a peripheral

Mach 2. 5 wind tunnel
Mach 2.5 wind tunnel. Observation window showing the inside of a high-speed wind tunnel. This is the Mach 2.5 wind tunnel

Delta wing in a wind tunnel, 1964
Delta wing being inspected by a researcher in a wind tunnel. A delta wing is a triangular wing used on high-speed aircraft

Time-exposure image of an articulated lorry
Lorry. Time-exposure image of an articulated lorry. Heavy goods vehicles such as this are commonly used for large-scale transportation

N1 Motorway, Madrid, Spain. This motorway is situated outside Madrid and connects Madrid to northern Spain

Charles Talbot Porter, US engineer
Charles Talbot Porter (1826-1910), American mechanical engineer. He worked mainly on engines, studying their rotational speeds and ways of controlling inertial forces

Energy drink poured into a glass with lightning affect

Water erupting out of a glass
stop motion photography of water erupting out of a glass Lightning affects in the background

glowing spark spiral

Pharoahs soldiers marching fast
Prior to the domestication of animals and their use as beasts of burden, in about 4, 000 BC, transport on land was on foot

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"Capturing the Essence of High Speed: From Pendolino Tilting Trains to Majestic Blackbirds" Zooming through curves with precision, the Pendolino tilting train showcases the epitome engineering. Like a streak of lightning across the sky, an SR-71B Blackbird soars effortlessly over the Sierra Nevada Mountains, defying gravity and embracing pure velocity. Witnessing nature's own high-speed marvels, an Annas Hummingbird darts through the air while feeding on Thistle in Paradise - a testament to agility and rapidity combined. In a mesmerizing time-exposure image, the British Intercity 125 train blurs past like a fleeting dream, leaving behind only traces of its incredible swiftness. With unmatched precision and grace, a kingfisher leaps out of water with its catch - showcasing nature's own version of high-speed hunting techniques. Another captivating time-exposure image reveals the sheer power and elegance of British Intercity 125 trains as they race towards their destinations at breakneck speeds. The iconic Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train whizzes by Mount Fuji in Yoshiwara, Shizuoka prefecture - merging Japan's natural beauty with cutting-edge technology for an unforgettable high-speed experience. A relic from aviation history emerges; behold the Republic XF-12 Rainbow RC-2 soaring through skies once reserved for dreams – embodying both speed and innovation in one magnificent aircraft. France's TGV high-speed train commands attention as it races forward with unparalleled velocity – revolutionizing travel while leaving traditional transportation methods trailing behind. As if propelled by sheer determination itself, Le Shuttle train charges ahead with unwavering resolve - connecting nations swiftly beneath vast oceans and redefining what is possible in terms of international transport links.