The Epic Escape is a private single-engine turboprop aircraft designed and manufactured by Epic Aircraft. It was proposed as a 92% scale version of the Epic LT, one of Epic’s earliest and most successful aircraft. There are two variants of the Epic Escape, those being the Epic E1000 and the CAIGA Primus 150. The CAIGA Primus 150 is an aircraft designed by Epic and built by the Chinese Aviation Industry General Aircraft following the acquisition of Epic after their bankruptcy in 2010. Many prototype Escape aircraft have been built, though full-scale development never took place.
Manufacturer :
Epic Aircraft
Country :
United States
Manufactured :
2012 to: Onward
Engine :
1 X Honeywell TPE331-10
Power :
940 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
364 knots - 674 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
NA
Fuel Economy :
12.09 nautical mile / gallon - 5.915 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
NA
Rate of Climb :
NA
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
12,125 Kg - 26,731 lbs
Max Payload :
388 Kg - 855 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
NA
Baggage Volume :
NA
Seats Economy/General Class :
5 seats
Seats Business Class :
4 seats
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
NA
Cabin Width :
NA
Cabin Length :
NA
Exterior Length :
NA
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
NA
The Escape is powered by a
Honeywell TPE331-10 engine that produces 940 horsepower, allowing it to travel at a top cruising speed of 364 knots with a maximum cruising altitude of 34,000 feet. It has been in production since 2012 and has a base price of $1.75 million USD. Depending on the configuration, the Epic Elite has room to accommodate four to five passengers in addition to the pilot. The aircraft has a fuel economy of just over 12 nautical miles per gallon. The Epic Escape’s maximum takeoff weight is 26,731 pounds, easily taking off even with a full fuel tank, full luggage compartment, and each seat occupied. It has a maximum payload of 855 pounds.
Epic Aircraft, the manufacturer of the Escape, is a general aviation aircraft manufacturer based in Bend, Oregon. The company was founded in 2004 after being granted public incentives such as state loans and grants. In return for the financial injection, Epic pledged to create 4,000 jobs. The company is now owned by Russian aircraft manufacturer S7 Technics, who purchased it in 2011 in order to help the company acquire type certification for their LT aircraft. Epic Aircraft produces FAA certified single engine turboprop aircraft designs. Other aircraft designed and produced by Epic include the LT, Victory, E1000, Dynasty, and Elite.
