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LSaupe
September 12, 2018, 10:13am Report to Moderator
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It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the long term.  Tough the efficiency maybe not the best, it does have a nice power to weight ratio, especially for Part 103 birds.  XF40

https://woelfle-engineering.com/
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Cy V
September 12, 2018, 2:07pm Report to Moderator

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I've been keeping watch on these guys for several years...

http://liquidpiston.com/



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tomshep
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Sorry to sound like a troll but liquid piston will go nowhere and Wankel engines simply have too many moving parts, all of which slide and rub. Although the weight is very low and the power high, they need lots of fuel and wear out fast and expensively. In a combat drone, they are perfect and in a Max, you would have to sit it forward of where a 277 would sit which isn't a big problem. Any weight savings would be offset by carrying lots of fuel
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Cy V
September 15, 2018, 10:17am Report to Moderator

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Why do you think Liquid Piston isn't going anywhere? Just curious.


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Max SSDR
September 15, 2018, 6:06pm Report to Moderator
If it flies, floats or fornicates.... rent it!
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Take a look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austro_Engine_AE50R - They are a little thirsty but are reliable and viable
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