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Ed Anderson wrote:
I agree Al, that would really change the alternative engine scene.
Some articles speculated that the 16X might produce 300 Hp. Based on my calculations that would take around 8500 rpm to make it - perhaps a bit less with the increased combustion efficiency they claim due to the resized/shaped rotor and housing.
A three rotor equivalent could produce (based on displacement) around 315 HP at 6000 rpm - now that would be great for larger aircraft.
With the lighter weight, it would also be great with smaller aircraft...if you could keep the plane pointed in the right direction as you rolled the power in that is.
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