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Ian Corrigible
17th Jul 2006, 14:45
According to Jane’s (http://idr.janes.com/public/idr/index.shtml), Advanced Propulsion Technologies’ OPOC engine (http://www.propulsiontech.com/opocengine.html) “is said to be so smooth-running that a golf ball can be balanced on a running engine.” The engine is valveless and has no ignition system, reducing parts count, and uses a unique electrically-boosted and controlled turbocharger. The 325 hp version of the donk is currently being developed for Boeing's A-160 Hummingbird UAS.

Is this what Frank R. & co. have been waiting for ?

I/C