Racine, WI USA - May 2003: DeltaHawk made aviation history Saturday, May 3, 2003 at John H. Batten Field in Racine, Wisconsin. A Velocity RG powered by DeltaHawk’s DH160V4 diesel engine lifted off for an initial flight. Flown by DeltaHawk Chief Engineer, Doug Doers, the aircraft orbited Batten Airport at speeds up to 140 knots and reached an altitude of 5500 feet (Has since reached 176 Knots and 14,700 feet). The engine is the only U.S. designed and developed reciprocating engine capable of burning Jet fuel that is known to be flying.
Following an aggressive flight test program with selected business partners the engine will be released for commercial sale in the Experimental, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Specialized Industrial markets in early 2004. DeltaHawk’s marketing program also envisions timely achievement of FAA certification.
DeltaHawk’s management, investors and employees wish to thank all of those who remained committed to our concept for their support and encouragement during the long road to today’s achievement. The company is dedicated to assuring safe, reliable and cost effective power for aviation and Industry throughout the world. |
