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“And Most Media Painted Him Black”: Did You Know That Muammar Gaddafi Produced A Rocket Car For Libya, Could Have Been The Safest Car On The Planet

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Before the death of Muammar Gaddafi, he intended to transform Libya’s automobile industry. The late revolutionist designed a rocket car to mark the beginning of his plans for the Libyan auto industry.

Muammar Gaddafi’s “Libyan Rocket”
Muammar Gaddafi’s “Libyan Rocket”

On August 31st, 2009, he unveiled a new concept vehicle he had designed and was producing.

According to reports, his plan for Libya was for the country to start producing its cars. 

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Muammar Gaddafi’s “Libyan Rocket”
Muammar Gaddafi’s “Libyan Rocket”

The rocket car he designed featured a conventional body. However, its front and rear grille were designed to look like a rock. The car’s safety features include numerous airbags, an inbuilt electronic defence system, and a collapsible bumper.

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The vehicle, which was a five-passenger sedan, was given the official name of “Saroukh el-Jamahiriya,” in the Libyian language, which it interprets as “Libyan Rocket.”

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