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DeltaHawk Engines added two new engines to its family of jet-fueled piston engines. Both of these higher horsepower engines are based on the architecture of the DHK180, which was FAA-certified in April 2023 and is now readied for production ahead of deliveries later this year.
The new DHK200 will produce Rated Take-Off Power and Maximum Continuous Power of 200 horsepower and the DHK235 will produce an RTP and MCP of 235 horsepower. The new models will have the same weight and dimensions as the DHK180, with a RTP and MCP of 180 horsepower. The DHK200 is expected to be certified and available in Q3 2024 and the DHK235 will follow in the first half of 2025.
All engines in the DeltaHawk family are based on a clean-sheet design, featuring an inverted-V engine block, turbocharging and supercharging, mechanical fuel injection, liquid cooling, direct drive and 40 percent fewer moving parts than other engines in the same category. DeltaHawk engines are responsive and can produce more usable torque than a traditional aircraft engine of the same class while burning less fuel. As well as having a smaller size and thinner shape, the engines are suited for numerous conventional aircraft as well as those powered by hybrid propulsion systems.
Along with improvements to safety, performance and efficiency, the DeltaHawk DHK engine family offers a sustainable benefit by burning jet fuel. Addressing the lack of availability of 100LL for general aviation aircraft and eliminating the harmful environmental impact of leaded fuels.RELATED STORY:
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"Following FAA certification of the DHK180, customer interest and reservation deposits from aircraft OEMs and individual owners in both certified and experimental markets has been extremely high," DeltaHawk Engines CEO Christopher Rudd said. "Our two new engine models build upon the same innovative, pilot-focused technology as the DHK180, while offering even more capability for higher power applications - as will additional engine models yet to be announced."
DeltaHawk is also developing engine installation packages for the Van's Aircraft RV-14 and the BearHawk Four-Place from BearHawk Aircraft. Initial engine deliveries are expected for the second half of 2024 and the production ramp-up is underway.