Having received FAA type certification of its revolutionary new DHK180 aircraft piston engine in May, DeltaHawk Engines is now ramping up production planning and finalizing sales and support activities in anticipation of initial customer deliveries in the first half of 2024. [Courtesy: DeltaHawk]
Key Takeaways:
DeltaHawk Engines' new 180 hp DHK180 piston engine, FAA certified in May after 15 years of development, is heading for production with initial customer deliveries expected in the first half of 2024.
The DHK180 is designed to operate on jet fuel, offering high fuel efficiency, reduced maintenance, and superior altitude performance compared to traditional aircraft piston engines, and is 100% manufactured in the U.S.
The engine has garnered significant interest for its ability to use fuels other than 100LL and has been selected by NASA for its SUSAN project and Ampaire for a hybrid proof-of-concept aircraft.
DeltaHawk is preparing for commercial sales, including offering an industry-leading warranty and developing firewall-forward installation packages for specific aircraft.
DeltaHawk Engines Inc.’s new DHK180 piston engine, which was FAA certified in May, is heading toward production, the company announced Monday at EAA AirVenture.
According to Dennis Webb, DeltaHawk director of marketing and certification, the new engine was approximately 15 years in development.
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