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Jet-A fuel smart: Jet fuel-powered light airplanes have increased range, increased payload, and enjoy international refueling ability and release from the worry about the long-term availability of leaded gasoline.

Less is more: Our elegantly simple, direct injection, modern 2-stroke design results in a higher power to weight ratio and instantaneous torque. So powerful and efficient that even the pinnacle of motor sport, Formula 1 racing, is moving towards a modern, very efficient and very emission-friendly 2-stroke design. And instantaneous torque sounds glorious!

40% reduced parts: Two-stroke design allows lighter weight and 40% fewer moving parts than conventional piston engines.

Super-efficient: Mechanical fuel injection, turbocharging and supercharging ensures highly effective air/fuel – burning 40% less fuel that a standard 100LL aviation engine.

Environment friendly: Our engine does not burn environmentally toxic leaded aviation fuel –allowing for the elimination of atmospheric lead contamination and a smaller carbon footprint. Plus, we are currently testing our engine so that it can also burn bio and synthetic fuels, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Disrupt 60-year old thinking: Over the past 60 years – aviation has seen tremendous advances in avionics, airframe design and the use of composite materials. During this same period, aviation 100LL fueled piston engine design has remained significantly stagnant.

Market opportunity: With FAA certification on track, DeltaHawk has initial aviation orders in hand. Plus, significant interest from additional markets including military aviation, power generation, DOD advanced weaponry and marine applications are moving us rapidly towards large-scale production.

Leadership experience: the leadership team are pioneering business leaders proven in disrupting markets with innovation. They are joined by certified engineers, administrators, FAA airframe & powerplant mechanics and pilots – with a combined 300+ years of experience.

Certification status:  DeltaHawk expects certification in late 2020. Final certification testing and readiness activities include design, performance and technical process upgrades, and additional endurance testing – in every case, going above and beyond certification requirements.

Testing Fleet: Our Cirrus SR20 application exceeds all major performance metrics: takeoff power / climb performance / cruise speed and range. Our Velocity SE test bed application also far exceeds the standard engine on nautical miles/gallon vs airspeed.

Ongoing research and development: with over an $80M investment to date in facilities, personnel, design and testing, DeltaHawk is in a leadership role in the industry.

A complete engine line with up 6-cylinder, 300+ HP engine series is planned.

Fewer parts: Our engine is a two-stroke rather than a traditional four stroke. And as such, has 40% fewer parts to maintain.

Accessibility: Our engine has been designed for easy external accessibility and maintenance of all components. Even the oil pump is externally mounted.

Limited sensors: Our engine uses limited sensor integration – meaning no need for overly sophisticated computer diagnostics. Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of fewer false alarms and pilot distractions.

Mechanical FADEC: Requires no special test or support equipment – which means it can be serviced virtually anywhere.

Direct drive: No complicated reduction gearbox allows for a direct drive constant speed propeller and less overall maintenance.

Compression ignition advantage: Our engine uses compression ignition rather than a traditional magneto/spark system – which means it can continue running even in the event of a total aircraft systems electrical failure.

Safe and redundant systems: Our engine has unparalleled redundancy for peace of mind. Failure of a belt, a turbocharger, a supercharger, or a cylinder injector results only in reduced power.

Airborne hybrid electrical solutions: light-weight, efficient engine for onboard battery charging of electric motors and to serve as an additional propulsion source.

UAS enhancements: From unmanned cargo aircraft, to air taxi, our engines offer multi-fuel capability (Fuel: Jet-A, Jet A-1, JP-8, JP-5 or diesel fuel) and no vulnerability to electromagnetic interference.

High power lasers:  Our design supports generation set power and address turbine engine issues offering a reduced thermal footprint.

Portable Power: for pumps and generators needed in marine, industrial, military, and other applications.

Sign up: DeltaHawk is currently accepting interest from home builders and experimental aircraft kit manufacturers as we move towards full-scale production. Pricing and availability will be announced soon.

Distributors: DeltaHawk Engines is developing a wide distribution network backed by field training, A&P service and support network, and service programs, to support new engines under development.

Service: Finding service on a DeltaHawk engine will be easy. Our American-built engines are supported by a network of Sales and Service Partners (SSP) that are tailored for global support. And if there are areas where SSPs are not available, customers will be supported directly by DeltaHawk Engines, Inc.