I think you mean the Typhoon...?
Nope, VPI introduced the Cyclone model last year. It is positioned between the 16.5 and HW17. The Typhoon is still VPI's top model.
VPI Cyclone cleaner
Has anyone tried the new Cyclone cleaning machine? I have the VPI 16.5 and would be interested in the Cyclone if it's quieter. Also, does the backward rotation allow for more thorough cleaning?