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WWII German Torpedo's used engines with rotary valves. No springs. I can't attest to how much friction there was. & it's not like longevity was at the top of the priority list. Only had to go maybe a mile or two on a limited air supply.
I know F1 engines use pneumatically assisted valve springs to close faster. This does not use a solenoid.
Just make sure you can never crash a valve.
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