Upgrade your RC aircraft with the DLE 20CC Petrol Engine, a compact yet powerful 2-stroke engine designed as the perfect replacement for .90–1.20 glow motors. Offering exceptional value and performance, the DLE-20 provides 2.5 horsepower at 9,000 RPM, giving pilots strong, responsive power in a lightweight and easy-to-install package.

Featuring a beam-mount design, the engine drops directly into airframes originally built for glow engines, while the rear pumper carburettor ensures smooth idling, easy tuning, and consistent fuel delivery in all flight attitudes. Precision CNC machining, high-quality bearings and efficient combustion deliver low vibration, reliable running, and long component life.

This engine comes complete with a full accessory pack, including electronic ignition, muffler, spark plug, bolts, gasket set and throttle arm extension, everything you need to get airborne quickly.

Whether you fly sport, scale or aerobatics, the DLE-20CC is the ideal entry point into petrol power.

Key Features

• ✔️ Compact 20cc petrol engine ideal for glow-to-petrol upgrades

• ✔️ Beam-mount design for fast, simple installation

• ✔️ Produces 2.5 hp @ 9,000 RPM

• ✔️ Rear pumper carburettor for reliable fuel delivery and easier tuning

• ✔️ CNC-machined components for durability and precision

• ✔️ Lightweight engine with excellent power-to-weight ratio

• ✔️ Runs on unleaded petrol with 2-stroke oil (30:1)

• ✔️ Includes electronic ignition, muffler, spark plug, hardware & manual

Perfect For

• Sport aircraft

• Scale models & warbirds

• Aerobatic trainers

• Glow engine replacements (.90–1.20 size)

• Pilots seeking strong power in a lightweight engine

Product Summary

The DLE 20CC Petrol Engine offers a powerful 2.5hp output, smooth running, easy installation and a complete accessory set—perfect for pilots upgrading from glow to petrol power.

Specifications

Stock Number: DLEG0020
Displacement: 20 cc (1.22 cu in)
Bore: 1.3 in (32 mm)
Stroke: 1.0 in (25 mm)
Weight: 28.9 oz (820 g)
RPM Range: 1,750–9,000
Output: 2.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Fuel: Unleaded petrol + 2-stroke oil (30:1)
Ignition Battery: 4.8–6.0V NiCd/NiMH, 6.6V LiFe, 7.4V LiPo (regulator required for LiPo/LiFe)
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Replacement Spark Plug: NGK CM6 or equivalent

Weight Breakdown

• Engine: 22.9 oz (650 g)

• Muffler: 1.8 oz (50 g)

• Ignition Module: 4.2 oz (120 g)

Propeller Recommendations

• 14×10

• 15×8

• 16×6

• 16×8

• 17×6

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