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 newly FAA-certified DeltaHawk DHK180 engine as a powerplant option.
A key advantage of the DHK180 is its ability to operate on jet fuel (Jet A), addressing the scarcity and cost of 100LL avgas in many global locations.
The DHK180 engine, the first small engine certified by the FAA since the 1960s, will enhance Bearhawk aircraft capabilities in altitude performance, range, and lower operating costs, with deliveries expected in early 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.