Epic LT - Plane & Pilot

Epic LT

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM

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Edited By:

Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Epic LT is a high-performance turboprop aircraft, featuring a P&WC PT6A-67A engine that delivers 1000 shp continuously and 1200 shp for takeoff.
It boasts a maximum cruise speed of 325 mph (kts), an IFR range of 1385 miles, and an impressive climb rate of 3000 fpm, with a maximum operating altitude of 28,000 feet.
The aircraft offers seating for up to eight individuals (2+6 configuration) and a 300 lbs baggage capacity, alongside short field performance requiring only 1600 ft for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle and 1840 ft for landing with reversed thrust.

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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.):

Cabin Height (in.):

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):

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.):

_Vmo (KCAS):

180

V_a (KIAS):

280

Source:

Epic Aircraft