Background colour

PREVIEW

ID: 55051199 Video

Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Wingsuit Pilot Peter Salzmann Breaks Speed Record By Jumping Of The Eiger

Caption:

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set a new world speed record for BASE jumping, reaching 347 km/h during a 35-second free fall over Switzerland. Launching from the North Face of the Eiger on Tuesday, 19 August, Salzmann surpassed the previous benchmark of 340 km/h. The 38-year-old flew 2,073 metres into the valley in a wingsuit he designed specifically for the attempt, before landing safely at 1,640 metres. With the performance, Salzmann pushed the BASE jump world speed record to 347 km/h – faster than the top speed of Formula One cars, which reach around 320 km/h. Salzmann reached his top speed after around 20 seconds, maintaining a velocity above the previous record for seven seconds. A tracker integrated into his suit and a radar gun were used to verify the data. For his latest feat, Salzmann collaborated with manufacturers and with the Red Bull Advanced Technologies team in the UK, refining designs and testing body positions to maximise speed.

Keywords: Sports,Peter Salzmann,Austrian wingsuit pilot,world speed record,BASE jumping,347 km/h,35-second free fall,North Face,Eiger,Switzerland,previous record 340 km/h,2,073 metres flight,landing at 1,640 metres,wingsuit design,Formula One comparison,fastest camera drone,tracker,radar gun,body control,extreme sports,Dutch Drone Gods,Ralph Hogenbirk,turbulence,speed verification,Red Bull Advanced Technologies,experimental Wingsuit Foil,innovation,record-breaking flight,safety measures,aerodynamic testing,body positioning,jump history,500+ jumps,August 19,2025,wingsuit flying,free fall,skydiving,high-speed flight,aviation records,stunt performance,aerodynamics,flight engineering,thrill-seeking,precision sports,adventure sports,risk management,sports technology,drone filming,extreme achievements,human performance,aviation innovation,safety in extreme sports,altitude,velocity,sport records,sports engineering,Swiss Alps,aerial sports

PersonInImage: