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by AngryParsley 17y ago
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The article neglects to mention that he'll be going supersonic in very thin air, so the stresses won't be as great as they would be for supersonic aircraft. Also, as the guy falls the air will get denser and he'll slow down to a more reasonable speed.
- amalcon 17y agoThe terminal velocity of the human body at sea level, even in a streamlined position, is significantly shy of the sound barrier. The thin air is what enables supersonic speed in the first place.