The engine spins up to 26,000 RPM (idle is 13,000 RPM), draws air at 11,000 CFM, and is rated at 1350 hp. It weighs only 300 lbm.
This is a great example of why jet engines are used on planes - the power-to-weight ratio is far higher. The original flat-4 VW engine used in the "old" Beetle is already > 200lbs, and including the rest of the drivetrain is well over 300.
This is a great example of why jet engines are used on planes - the power-to-weight ratio is far higher. The original flat-4 VW engine used in the "old" Beetle is already > 200lbs, and including the rest of the drivetrain is well over 300.