Rimac Automobili Releases Film Documenting Dario Costa's Plane Landing on Moving Train
Rimac Automobili has released an extended film detailing the preparation and engineering behind Red Bull athlete Dario Costa's world-first plane landing on a moving cargo train.
- 120 km/h
- 275 km/h
- 15 February 2026
What Happened
Rimac Automobili has released an extended film documenting the preparation and technical engineering behind Red Bull athlete Dario Costa's world-first plane landing on a moving cargo train. The feat, completed on 15 February 2026 in Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, saw Costa land a Zivko Edge 540 on a container traveling at 120 km/h. The film follows Costa to Rimac's Zagreb facility and showcases the training program and engineering decisions.
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The Nevera R holds the world record for fastest reverse speed by a production car, used as a moving reference platform during training.
“I call it 'motor embodiment' – the state of physical and cognitive synchronisation required when landing on a moving target that is fully obscured by the aircraft's nose during the final seconds of approach.”
Rimac engineers also designed and produced a custom-fitted Kevlar seat for Costa's cockpit using 3D body scans and composite expertise from the Nevera program. The seat reduces physical fatigue under high-G loads. Additionally, Rimac engineers are continuing to work with Costa on aerodynamic optimization of his aircraft canopy using CFD expertise.
Why this matters
The film highlights Rimac's engineering collaboration with extreme athletes, demonstrating the Nevera R's precision and the company's composite and CFD expertise.
Terms in This Story
- CFD
- Computational Fluid Dynamics, a method to simulate fluid flow for aerodynamic design.
- Hypercar
- A high-performance luxury car, typically with extreme speed and advanced technology.
- Kevlar
- A strong, lightweight synthetic fiber used in composites.
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