Epic LT
I just came across an article on the Epic LT, an experimental aircraft developed by Aircraft Investor Resources. Imagine taking 5 people with you for a 1,608 NM flight to 28,000 feet at 350 knots (403 mph, or 648 km/h). That’s pretty much what this composite single turboprop aircrat is capable of. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6, the same engine used by the Pilatus PC-12, which empty weight is 61% greater than the Epic’s. This allows the Epic LT to climb to 28,000 feet in less than 11 minutes, while the Pilatus PC-12 would need more than 17. Sweet! The aircraft is available as a kit today, and certified versions are forecasted for 2009. I cannot wait to get a demo flight on this one…
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