DeltaHawk High on Testing of Hydrogen Engine

Variants of DeltaHawk’s FAA-certified piston engine for GA aircraft are being developed for use in hydrogen-powered aviation, commercial road vehicles, and military mobility applications.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, November 17, 2023 at 05:18 PM ET

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Variants of DeltaHawk’s FAA-certified piston engine for GA aircraft are being developed for use in hydrogen-powered aviation, commercial road vehicles, and military mobility applications. Simulations and computer-based testing is underway at the company’s factory in Racine, Wisconsin. [Courtesy: DeltaHawk]

Key Takeaways:

DeltaHawk Engines is developing a hydrogen-fueled variant of its FAA-certified piston engine, with preliminary simulations showing promising results.
This new hydrogen engine is expected to have broad applications across multiple markets, including aviation, commercial power, defense platforms, and zero-emission vehicles.
DeltaHawk promotes its hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE) technology as a more cost-effective and durable alternative to fuel cells, offering reduced power degradation and better fuel economy.

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DeltaHawk Engines, the Wisconsin-based builder of an FAA-certified, jet-fueled piston engine for GA aircraft, is encouraged by preliminary testing of its new hydrogen-fueled variant using simulations and computer-based trials.

According to the company, the test results indicate the new engine will have applications in multiple markets in addition to aviation, such as commercial power applications, defense platforms, and zero-emission vehicles.