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LiquidPiston Wins Air Force Contract To Overcome Shortcomings Of Batteries in eVTOL and UAS Propulsion

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.

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  • The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
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    The Air Force has awarded LiquidPiston a Phase I ($150,000) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract through its AFWERX operation to enable this development of the X-Engine.
  • Orbs fall into this category and are classified by their eVTOL capabilities but are not to be confused with flying cars or drones.
  • The US Air Force established AFWERX to expand technology, talent, and transition partnerships for rapid and affordable commercial and military capability.