Another step towards overcoming the velocity of sound in freefall

We have to acquaint you with this "crazy" in the "Video of the day." A few days ago, the Austrian Felix Baumgartner (Felix Baumgartner) aka "Fearless Felix", made his penultimate step towards the establishment of a unique record.

42-year-old master made his next jump to incredible heights. Now, he surrendered 29 455 meters! Thus, Felix Baumgartner (Felix Baumgartner), until the chute opening, able to reach in free fall speed of 862 km / h. Austrian hero successfully landed in the New Mexico desert. This was the last step before making a record jump from a height of 37,000 meters, which will allow Felix to overcome the speed of sound. And this, for a moment, 1236 km / h!
























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