Epic LT

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Epic LT is powered by a P&WC PT6A-67A engine, providing 1000 shp continuously and 1200 shp for takeoff, utilizing a four-blade Hartzell propeller.
It boasts a maximum cruise speed of 325 mph, an IFR range of 1385 miles, and a strong climb rate of 3000 fpm, with a maximum operating altitude of 28,000 feet.
The aircraft has a maximum seating capacity of 2+6 (8 total), a max takeoff weight of 7500 lbs, and demonstrates efficient short-field performance with 1600 ft takeoff and 1840 ft landing distances over a 50-foot obstacle (with reversed thrust).

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Epic LT

Epic LT

Engine:

P&WC PT6A-67A

Flat-Rated Power (shp):

1000 continuous, 1200 takeoff (five minutes)

Fuel Type:

Jet A

TBO (hrs.):

3600

Propeller:

Four-Blade Hartzell, Full Reversing

Propeller Speed (rpm):

1700

Basic Empty Weight:

4400

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

7500

Wingspan (ft.):

43.0

Overall Length (ft.):

35.8

Height (ft.):

12.5

Wing Area (ft.):

203.0

Max Wing Loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

36.9

Max Power Loading (lbs./hp):

7.5

Cabin Length (ft.):

15.0

Maximum Seating Capacity:

2+6

Cabin Width (in.):

55

Cabin Height (in.):

59

Baggage Capacity (lbs.):

300

Useable Fuel (gals.):

288

Full Fuel Payload:

1170

PERFORMANCE

Max Cruise Speed (mph, kts.):

325

Max Cruise IFR Range:

1385

Fuel Burn at Max Cruise (gph):

60

Max Operating Altitude (ft.):

28,000

Max Cabin Differential (psi):

650

Cabin Altitude At FL 260 (ft.):

7,300

Best Rate Of Climb (fpm):

3000

Takeoff Over A 50-Foot Obstacle (ft.):

1600

Landing Over A 50-Foot Obstacle With Reversed Thrust (ft.):

1840

V_so (kts.):

63

_Vmo (KCAS):

180

V_a (KIAS):

280

Source:

Epic Aircraft

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