Young man in Kien Giang makes homemade 'flying saucer' that glides on water

TPO - In just over 4 months, with a budget of 60 million VND, a young man born in the 80s in Kien Giang successfully created a "flying saucer" that can run on water at a speed of about 50km/h, making many people admire the creativity and dexterity of the person who created this model.

Recently, Mr. Tran Long Ho (37 years old, residing in Giang Thanh district, Kien Giang) introduced a homemade "flying saucer" that operates on water. Mr. Ho built this vehicle in 4 months, with a budget of about 60 million VND. The "flying saucer" has a diameter of about 4m, can accommodate 2 people, runs on water at a speed of 50km/h, using a Yamaha 1,200 jet ski engine.

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"Flying saucer" opens and closes doors by remote control. Photo: NVCC.

The video of Mr. Ho testing his "homemade flying saucer" on the river recently posted on Facebook has attracted millions of views, shares, and comments. Many commenters expressed admiration for the experience and mechanical and electrical skills of the person who made it...

On September 19, speaking with Tien Phong reporter , Mr. Ho said that his homemade "flying saucer" can open and close its doors by remote control, is eye-catchingly decorated, has colorful lights at night, and is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity.

To make his own flying saucer, he spent months tinkering, using sand to create a mold and pouring the “flying saucer” shell himself from composite… Then, he reinforced it by bending the iron ribs, welding iron inside, and attaching many colored switch panels with lights.

He has tested the safety of the “flying saucer” many times, and thanks to its disc shape, it is very difficult for the product to tip over or sink. Inside, he designed an air conditioner to suck in air so that the occupants do not feel hot or stuffy.

“I do not undertake to make or produce for sale, these vehicles are only used for filming entertainment clips, not for traffic. Therefore, I do not promote copyright registration, vehicle inspection, etc.,” Mr. Ho shared.

Two years ago, he started making homemade boats, canoes, and cars from existing frames and engines into quite unique water vehicles.

“Up to now, I have successfully created dozens of different products. I researched and studied out of passion, without ever going to school,” said Mr. Ho.

In the near future, Mr. Ho also plans to register to study for additional degrees related to controlling water vehicles.