Efficiency translates straight into fuel economy.
Russia knows reliability is their weak spot.
Western engines are tested millions of cycles.
Russian units still need years of validation.
If scaled, could undercut Western export markets.
Reminds me of early Pratt & Whitney industrial turbines.
Harsh lesson in 2017—glad they fixed it.
Would love to see rotor stage schematics.
Power-to-weight is where aviation interest comes in.
Compact means cheaper integration, smart move.