Jobless Indian Youth Builds Plane Using Maruti Van Engine

By Ajinkya

A jobless youth from India has proved that his free time will not go wasted ever. The 26-year old from Muzaffarnagar, out of boredom built a single seater plane using the engine and other parts from a Maruti Suzuki Van.

Abdul Wajid is a resident of Kaserva village, which falls in a riot-affected region. The 26-year old was previously part of the National Cadet Corps. or NCC. He has been trained in aeromodelling at the Safdarjung airport.

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The single-seater aircraft is ready for flight and is awaiting necessary approval. The entire project was achieved within a budget of Rs. 5 lakhs. Abdul Wajid's motivation was that he wanted to prove to all that he is not worthless and is filled with talent.

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Previously, Abdul Wajid used two motorcycle engines, however, he could not achieve the required thrust. He thus, decided to use the engine from a Maruti Van, which he purchased from a scrap dealer. The plane is built around a wooden structure and weighs close to 350 Kgs.

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Article Published On: Friday, May 27, 2016, 11:44 [IST]
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