Pilot-RC ARF with DLE-20 RA Engine - Combo Pricing Only Valid with Purchase of Airplane
DLE-20 RA, 20cc Rear Exhaust Engine
More power than a CRRC Pro 26 or a Saito 1.25 nitro!
Click Here to Download the Warranty Return FormClick Here to Download the Engine Manual
- Two sealed bearings on crankshaft-simple design for lighter weight
- Beam mounting allows easy fit in the same mount as comparable glow engines
- Aluminum alloy crankcase with advanced CNC machining
- Rear mounted pumper carburetor ensures easier installation and smooth idling and dependable fuel flow during flights
- Fully automatic electronic ignition
- DLE-20 Engine
- Auto Advancing Electronic Ignition
- Mufflers, Gaskets and Bolts
- Horsepower: 2.5-HP/9000rpm
- Idle speed: 1700 rpm
- Static Thrust: at 100meters - 13.9 lb Pulling Force; at 1800meters - 12.4 lb Pulling Force
- Benchmark Prop: 16x6 APC
- Acceptable Props: 14x10, 15x8, 16x6, 17x6, 18x6
- Displacement: 20.5cc (1.3cu in)
- Bore and Stroke: 36mm×30mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Weight:
- Engine - 1.5 lbs (660g),
- Exhaust - 2.8 oz (80g),
- Ignition - 4.6 oz (130g)
- Total - 1.92 lbs (870g)
- Fuel: 87-93 Octane/30:1 mix ratio
- Ignition: 4.8 – 6.0 volts
- Replacement Sparkplug: NGK CM6 or equivalent
- Installation Torque: 7 to 8 ft-lbs.
Warranty for DLE Engine products are done directly through Chief Aircraft Inc
Complete the form above for warranty issues with DLE engines. You must request an RMA from customer service prior to shipping your engine back to the Chief Aircraft location in Grants Pass Oregon. Include the completed form and return it with the engine.- Horsepower: 2.5-HP/9000rpm
- Idle speed: 1700 rpm
- Static Thrust: at 100meters - 13.9 lb Pulling Force; at 1800meters - 12.4 lb Pulling Force
- Benchmark Prop: 16x6 APC
- Acceptable Props: 14x10, 15x8, 16x6, 17x6, 18x6
- Displacement: 20.5cc (1.3cu in)
- Bore and Stroke: 36mm×30mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Weight:
- Engine - 1.5 lbs (660g),
- Exhaust - 2.8 oz (80g),
- Ignition - 4.6 oz (130g)
- Total - 1.92 lbs (870g)
- Fuel: 87-93 Octane/30:1 mix ratio
- Ignition: 4.8 – 6.0 volts
- Replacement Sparkplug: NGK CM6 or equivalent
- Installation Torque: 7 to 8 ft-lbs.
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