A sim enthusiast has gone viral for building what might be the most over-the-top homemade fighter jet rig the internet has ever seen.
Originally posted on Bilibili and later shared to Reddit, the custom-built setup features a motion-enabled seat, synced exhaust flame effects, mock weapons, and haptic responses to in-game actions that undoubtedly ignore safety guidelines adhered to by traditional controllers.
Gaijin Entertainment’s War Thunder is seen being played with the rig, though it’s unclear if the setup could be used with other, similar games.
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The most extreme DIY flight rig ever built
In addition to a mounted seat designed to mimic the movement of a fighter jet, a built-in throttle triggers exhausts behind the frame to shoot out real flames for dramatic effect and increased insurance premiums. Gunfire lights up a mounted cannon, while missile launches trigger fireworks-style effects from a side-mounted pod.
A Reddit post on September 12 attributed the rig to BiliBili user Blyat, although the video doesn’t appear on their profile, and the footage contains another user’s username, so it’s unclear who exactly is responsible for the guaranteed fire hazard.
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In one of the most daring features, the rig includes a functioning chaff system. When activated, it ejects strips of reflective material to mimic actual aerial countermeasures.
The entire setup is controlled by a homemade Energy Management System, which likely manages fuel effects, trigger timing, and safety cutoffs.
A fire extinguisher can be seen installed in the room where the rig is situated. Good safety awareness there, although I struggle to believe it would be enough to put out a fire caused by this absolute monstrosity.
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