The combination of an aerodynamically stable hull form and turbojet propulsion was proposed by Reid Railton, Cobb's adviser.
The full size design was by Peter du Cane and built by Vospers of Portsmouth.
The engine was rated at 5,000 lb thrust fed by two scoop inlets forward of the cockpit.
[4] The boat was destroyed and Cobb killed on 29 September 1952 when on a world record attempt at Loch Ness, Scotland.
Fifty years later on 5 July 2002 the wreckage of Crusader was discovered by the Loch Ness Project in 200 m (660 ft) of water.