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Re:Siemens electric air plane engine, how does it stack up t... by sp332 on Saturday July 16, 2016 @07:48AM (#12106042)
Saving weight anywhere on an airplane is a win. The new engine claims to have more power output than other engines of the same weight.
Re:Siemens electric air plane engine, how does it stack up t... by AndHeiberg on Saturday July 16, 2016 @11:02AM (#12106541)
Yeah exactly, but given the numbers, it doesn't seem to outperform Tesla's engines? Perhaps they're also taking in to account the power usage as battery weight is more significant in planes... idk would love if it someone could help me understand it better though.