DeltaHawk And Kurt Manufacturing Sign Deal

DeltaHawk Engines LLC and Kurt Manufacturing Company announced the signing of their contractual agreement for the production of DeltaHawk Diesel Aircraft Engines. Under the agreement, Kurt will manufacture engines designed by DeltaHawk, to be marketed through DeltaHawks International Distribution System.

The engines will range from 150 to 200 plus horsepower, all operating on jet fuel rather than aviation gasoline. Initially available to the experimental aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) markets in 2004, FAA certification is anticipated in 2005. The agreement combines the technology of DeltaHawk Heavy Fuel engines and Kurt's manufacturing process. Engines built under the agreement will be commercially available starting in the third quarter of 2004.

DeltaHawk made aviation history last year when a Velocity RG powered by DeltaHawk’s DH160V4 diesel engine lifted off for an  initial flight on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at John H. Batten Field in Racine, Wisconsin. 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).

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.

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