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3W-International GmbH‘s performance partner, Sky Power GmbH, will introduce the first advanced engine to the professional public at Xponential 2018 in Denver. It involves 110 ccm, 2-stroke power plant that has been provided with a new injection and ignition. The basic engine originates from 3W-International. Continue reading
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said. Continue reading
3W-International‘s performance partner Sky Power has also brought a new injection and ignition system to market, which can be used for all 3W gasoline and heavy fuel (HF) engines. The new systems are obtainable immediately. Continue reading
Boeing Phantom Works’ MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle prototype is powered by a single, 9,000 lb-thrust Rolls-Royce AE3007N turbofan, Boeing disclosed on 5 April. Continue reading
To further expand market presence in North America, 3W-International is expanding its own direct sales structure in this important target market. With Constantin Diehl, a representative has been acquired who will actively represent the German engine manufacturer in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
“We look forward to having Constantin Diehl, an excellent connoisseur of the North American UAS scene, on board”, remarks Karsten Schudt, managing director of 3W-International GmbH. Diehl has been president of Clusters UAS Colorado since 2013, and is thus engaged in various areas of unmanned air travel. He was previously active in sales for German automotive suppliers in the USA and Germany. Continue reading
3W-International GmbH has authorised Sky Power GmbH for further development and performance enhancement of 3W engines. Accordingly, the first new additional products and new performance engines will be presented even before Xponential 2018 in Denver. Continue reading
A team of researchers from Sydney have successfully powered an unmanned aircraft flight with a triple hybrid propulsion system featuring one of the cleanest energies on Earth – hydrogen. Continue reading
Locust USA, Inc, through its wholly-owned subsidiary UAV Turbines, Inc. (“UAVT”), a developer of advanced heavy-fuel microturbine propulsion systems, announced that it has entered into a $19 million Technology Investment Agreement (“TIA”) with the U.S. Army to collaborate in development of an efficient and reliable/durable small turboprop gas turbine engine for propulsion in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) arena. Continue reading