The Gold Standard in Single Cylinders

Some engines come and go. The DA-50 has spent decades setting the standard. As Desert Aircraft's original 50cc engine, the DA-50 established what pilots should expect from a premium single-cylinder powerplant: exceptional reliability, great throttle response, lightweight design, and a power curve that inspires confidence from takeoff to touchdown. Whether powering a 25–30% aerobatic aircraft, a weekend sport flyer, or a beautifully detailed scale model, the DA-50 continues to prove why it's regarded as the gold standard in its class. Others may build a 50cc engine. This is the one they measure themselves against.

***Engines will no longer come with a paper manual, but instead a QR code linking you to the manual.  This will allow you to be able to pull up your manual on any electronic device.  If you need a paper manual, please include that in your notes for your order.***

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