The Epic LT is a kit-built single-engined turboprop engine designed by Epic Aircraft. The aircraft was designed to meet demand for a high-performance kit-built single turboprop-engine aircraft. It features a low-wing layout with the tailplanes middle-set on a single fin. The construction of the aircraft uses composites incorporating carbon fibers. The first prototype flew in 2004 and logged over 1,000 hours of certification flight testing. Despite this, certification was not complete until late 2009, at which point more than 2,000 test hours had been flown. Full-scale production of the aircraft began in 2011, with a base price of $2.19 million USD. In July of 2016, six Epic Dynasty kit-built aircraft departed on a global circumnavigation flight, all flown by private-owner pilots.
Manufacturer :
Epic Aircraft
Country :
United States
Manufactured :
2011 to: Onward
Engine :
1 X Pratt Whitney PT6-67A
Power :
850 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
270 knots - 500 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
NA
Fuel Economy :
13.12 nautical mile / gallon - 6.419 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
NA
Rate of Climb :
NA
Take Off Distance :
561 metre - 1,840.53 feet
Landing Distance :
488 metre - 1,601.03 feet
Max Tak eOff Weight :
16,157 Kg - 35,620 lbs
Max Payload :
544 Kg - 1,199 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
NA
Baggage Volume :
NA
Seats Economy/General Class :
6 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
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 aircraft is powered by a
Pratt and Whitney PT6-67A engine which provides 850 horsepower and allows it to travel at a maximum cruising speed of 270 knots (500 km/h). The relatively fuel-efficient aircraft has a fuel economy of more than 13 miles per gallon. The LT has a maximum take off weight of 35,620 pounds, and a payload of nearly 1,200 pounds. In addition to the pilot and crew, the aircraft features accomodation for six passengers.
Epic Aircraft, the manufacturer of the LT, 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 the LT aircraft. Epic Aircraft produces FAA certified single engine turboprop aircraft designs. Other aircraft designed and produced by Epic include the Escape, Victory, E1000, Dynasty, and Elite.
