Desert Aircraft DA60 Petrol Engine
The DA-60 is the latest high performance offering from Desert Aircraft for planes in the 50cc to 70cc class. At only 1410 g (3.1 lbs), the power to weight ratio is excellent.
The DA reed valve and Walbro carburettor are well matched, providing consistent engine performance at all flight attitudes and throttle settings. Throttle and choke arms are pre-installed.
The engine delivers superb performance while maintaining excellent structural integrity. The rigid integral engine mount and robust, well balanced crankshaft ensure smooth operation. Depending on firewall location, the engine can be mounted without stand offs or spacers, which further eliminates vibration.
The DA-60 with its integral mount weighs less than the DA-50R with standoff mounts, and shows lower vibration levels than the DA-50R. With equal props, the DA-60 out turns the DA-50R by 600+ rpm!
The crankcase is CNC machined from 7075 T6 alloy, while titanium is used for the prop shaft extension.
The exhaust port shape lends itself well to standard style mufflers or tuned exhaust systems that use round headers. This is the same cylinder and piston as used on the well proven DA-120 twin.
As with all DA engines, each DA-60 is thoroughly test ran at the factory before shipping. The best service and support in the industry!
Typical props sizes are 24x8, 24x9, and 24x10. At only 3.1 lbs, the power to weight ratio is excellent.
Specifications:
Displacement: 3.7 ci (60.5 cc)
Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.41 kilos)
Typical RPM Range: 1200-7200
Warranty: 3 Year
Bolt Circle : 30mm
Prop Bolt: (4) 5mm
Features:
Excellent power to weight ratio and structural integrity.
Out turns a DA-50R by 600+ RPM on equal props.
Consistent engine performance at all flight attitudes and throttle settings.
Aerobatic power curve.
Rigid integral engine mount allows mounting without standoffs and thereby reduces vibration.
Same bolt pattern as the DA-50R on engine mount and prop hub.
Silencers and tuned pipes designed for the DA-50R are perfect for the DA-60 using the same header length.
Exclusive Desert Aircraft designed cylinder, piston and crankshaft.
Titanium prop shaft extension.
CNC milled, 7075 T-6 alloy crankcase.
Long conrod with gudgeon pin located very near to piston crown to reduce side loads.
Walbro Carburetor.
Four petal DA reed valve.
Electronic ignition with auto advance and retard.
DA engines are designed using the latest tools and techniques, including 3D CAD and Stereo Lithography.
Recommended Props:
2-Blades
23x10
23x8
22x12
22x10
24x8
24x9
24x10
3-Blades
22x10
21x12
22x12
