New DeltaHawk DHK180 Called ‘Great Option’ for Bearhawk Aircraft

The jet fuel-burning piston engine represents a clean-sheet design that has been in development for 15 years.

Thursday, August 03, 2023 at 11:48 AM ET

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Bearhawk Aircraft owners will now have the option for the news DeltaHawk DHK180 engine, the manufacturer announced Wednesday. [Courtesy: Bearhawk Aviation]

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Bearhawk Aircraft owners can now choose the new DeltaHawk DHK180 engine, which was FAA certified in May and is heading to production.
The DeltaHawk DHK180 engine offers the option to operate on jet fuel (Jet A), providing a more accessible and economical powerplant solution, especially for builders in regions where 100LL avgas is scarce or expensive.
This new engine is expected to significantly enhance Bearhawk aircraft capabilities in terms of altitude performance, range, and lower operating costs, with deliveries anticipated to begin in the first half of 2024.

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One of the bonuses of building your own airplane is that you have more options for your powerplant. Bearhawk Aircraft owners will be able to choose the new DeltaHawk DHK180 engine, the manufacturer announced Wednesday.

DeltaHawk Engines Inc.’s new DHK180 piston engine, which was FAA certified in May, is heading toward production, the company announced last week at EAA AirVenture.