Lancair Evolution

Tuesday, July 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Lancair Evolution is a high-performance 4-seat aircraft with a price tag of approximately $1.4 million, powered by a 750 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engine.
It boasts impressive performance metrics, including a rapid climb rate of 4000 fpm and a maximum cruise speed of 300 KIAS.
The aircraft offers a substantial range of up to 1300 nautical miles with reserves and can operate at a maximum altitude of 28,000 feet, requiring minimal takeoff and landing distances of 1200 feet.

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Lancair Evolution

Lancair Evolution

SPECIFICATIONS

Price as flown:

Approx. $1.4 million

Engine:

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A

Max horsepower (shp):

750

Max torque (lbs. ft.):

2080

Propeller:

Hartzell 82.5-inch four-blade w/ deice

Length (ft.):

30

Height (ft.):

10

Wingspan (ft.):

37

Seating:

4

Cargo volume (cu. ft.):

39

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

225

Fuel capacity (gals.):

168

Full fuel payload (lbs.):

800

Design empty weight (lbs.):

2650

Max takeoff weight (lbs.):

4550

PERFORMANCE

V_ne (KIAS):

256

V_a:

190

V_no:

76-220

V_fe:

160

V_le:

165

V_so:

61

V_s:

76

Min takeoff distance (ft.):

1200

Min landing distance (ft.):

1200

Rate of climb (fpm):

4000

Cruise speed (max, KIAS):

300

Range w/ reserve (nm):

1100

Fuel flow (gph):

37

Economy cruise (KTAS):

270

Range (w/ reserve, nm):

1300

Fuel flow (gph):

25 gph

Max op alt (RVSM limited, ft.):

28,000

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