This real-life Iron Man just smashed a world record

A real-life Iron Man shattered a world record on Thursday for fastest speed in a body-controlled jet engine suit.

British inventor Richard Browning achieved a speed of 32.02 mph on his third timed attempt at Lagoona Park in Reading — before mistiming a turn and plunging into the lake, according to the UK’s Daily Mirror.

But by then, the founder of British tech company Gravity Industries had already made a big splash by setting the Guinness World Record

Browning’s suit, called Daedalus, consists of a high-tech exoskeleton, four arm-mounted gas turbine engines and two hip-mounted gas turbine engines.

Adjudicator Pravin Patel from Guinness World Records was on hand to make sure that the speed was measured accurately over at least 100 meters.

Browning said he was “delighted” to have set a record.

“I have no doubt that this is just the beginning – I really think we can go on and smash it,” he said, the Express reported.

“I’m very proud indeed to be a part of Guinness World Records Day, it is a pleasure and a privilege to have our unique creation recognized and celebrated all round the world.”

His predictions for Daedalus are prodigious, claiming it will eventually be capable of flying at several hundred miles per hour at altitudes of thousands of feet.

“I’ve got this vision. It sounds audacious, but let’s just stick it out there,” Browning said during a Ted Talk this year.

The Daedalus is controlled only by body movements so Browning had to practice core strength exercises before his flight.

“It’s a very special moment every time we suit up, it’s about 45 kilos so you really know your’re about to go and do something,” he said, Sky News reported.

“As the engine starts fueling up it starts to build, you can sense the energy,” he said. “And the moment the ground leaves your feet and you’re actually in the air, it’s a pleasure and a joy.”

The WiFi-enabled suit includes a heads-up display that provides key safety and performance data, including fuel levels and engine operation.

“I don’t think anybody’s going to go down to Walmart or take the kids to school in any of this stuff for a while, but the team at Gravity are building some awesome technology that’s going to make this look like child’s play,” Browning said.