Potentially next big thing in helicopters about to take to skies:
Europe?s Diesel Demonstrator To Fly This Year | Aviation International News
Engine developed by these guys:
TEOS POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING
Fadec developed by these guys:
Austro Engine - Home
Engine is V8, but TEOS imply V12 would be possible. Are we about to see an industry swing back to piston? Since Turbomeca gave it some thought at least, are we about to see a new breed of hybrid turbine-diesels? What else might be in the pipeline, and does it involve area 51?
(Last point was tongue in cheek, to keep discussion light hearted)