DeltaHawk DH180
| DH180 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liquid-cooled V-four diesel piston aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. |
| First run | 1997 |
| Major applications | Cirrus SR20 |
The DH180 is V-4 diesel piston aircraft engine developed for aircraft applications by DeltaHawk.
In 2014, a DH180 was installed and demonstrated at the EAA Airventure airshow on a Cirrus SR20. A retrofit kit is planned for the SR20.[1]
Applications
Specifications (DH180)
General characteristics
- Type: Four-cylinder liquid-cooled piston
- Stroke: 2
- Dry weight: 326.3 lb (148.0 kg)
Components
- Fuel type: Jet-A, Jet-A1, JP-5, JP-8, Diesel #1, Diesel #2, bio-diesel
- Cooling system: liquid
Performance
- Power output: 180 hp (134 kW) @ 3600 rpm
- Specific fuel consumption: .39 lb/hp/hr
References
- ^ Jim Moore (March 2015). "Diesels on the cusp". AOPA Pilot: 87.