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Astron Aerospace have showcased a 3D rendering of their engine which helps to understand this extremely complicated new powerplant in all of its glory.
The company claims that it weighs an absolutely mind-boggling 35 pounds yet produces horsepower in the region of 160 and about 170 pound-feet of torque.
The Omega 1 boasts an alleged 60 percent efficiency, which is absurd if true given that piston engines rarely ever top 40 percent efficiency.
The engine is air-cooled as well, which means there aren't any additional radiators or other cooling systems needed to keep the engine working.
The disadvantage of this engine is that it hasn't yet been thoroughly tested in real-world conditions.
The disadvantage of this engine is that it hasn't yet been thoroughly tested in real-world conditions. Astron Aerospace has patented the engine and has a working prototype but has found no investors to begin mass testing and production. The engine needs to be worked hard to flesh out any potential weak points and new materials need to be used to cope with the internal stresses and wear..
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