Ann: Completion of Next Generation Micro Gas Turbine, page-16

So 40kg thrust still has ability to deliver quite a package but pricing for a engine with reliability and double the capacity is under USD 20k

What A3D re competing with

The comparison for Swiwin 40kg thrust only weighs 3kg and is maintainable each 25 hours retail off the shelf for USD6500 approx 1.3 l per min consumption https://ausjets.com.au/product/swiwin-sw400pro/

Specifications

Thrust: 400N
RPM Range: 33,000 – 95,000
EGT: 750C
Fuel Consumption: 1000g/min
Fuel: kero or diesel
Lubrication: 5% kero 3% diesel
Start: full autostart
Restart: auto restart
Weight: 3000g
Diameter: 146mm
Length: 342mm
Maintenance Interval: 25 hours

https://www.ff-jet.com/attachment/20250331163919820.pdf


Interesting a newish Russian mini cruise missile that carries 115kg explosive payload uses a 80kg Chinese model aircraft jet engine
Purchase on Chinese websites for USD 16-25k
Launched from drones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S8000_Banderol

Engine Swiwin SW800Pro
Operationalrange500 kilometers (311 miles)
Maximum speed 500 kph (310 mph)

60kg fuel

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/13/russias-new-frankenstein-missile-terrorising-ukraine/