Without going into too much detail (the competition plane is still under design), it will be a heavy lift application and will most probably use a ducted prop for propulsion. We are looking for the smallest (lightest) engine possible to get the job done, because that's where all the points are to be made. Also, do you discourage using a Nitro engine supercharger (Such as one from RB Innovations) on your engines? Can they handle it? We will probably be porting the motor in-house, but only if we see any sloppy surfaces. Also, we plan on sending all engines to HPC for thermo and lube coatings. Like I said, we need the absolute lightest engine that can lift our plane.

Thank you so much for your time, and the info you sent already helped a bunch.

Sincerely,

Joseph
MSU Heavy Lift Propulsion