DeltaHawk DH160
| DH160 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. |
The DeltaHawk DH160 is an American aircraft engine, under development by DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. of Racine, Wisconsin and intended for use in light aircraft.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The engine is a four-cylinder two-stroke, V-layout, liquid-cooled, direct-drive, diesel engine design, which is intended to produce 160 hp (119 kW).[1]
The company intended to complete Federal Aviation Administration type certification during 2015[update], but did not achieve their goal.[2]
Specifications (DH160)
[edit]Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-2012[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Four cylinder, two stroke, diesel aircraft engine
- Dry weight: 148 kg (326.3 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: Diesel fuel
- Cooling system: liquid
Performance
- Power output: 160 hp (119 kW)
- Compression ratio: 22:1
See also
[edit]Related development
Related lists
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 238-239. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. "DeltaHawk Engines - Diesel For GA". deltahawkengines.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.