A year ago, the newest entry in the mid-sized turboprop single market was a paper airplane. Later this week, the prototype of the
From Paper To Prototype In Less Than A Year
Key Takeaways:
- The Epic LT, a new six-place composite turboprop single developed by Aircraft Investor Resources LLC, completed its first test flight less than a year after its announcement and is set to debut at EAA AirVenture.
- It boasts impressive projected performance specifications, including a 350 KTAS speed, a 1,600-mile range, and a 1,350-pound payload.
- The company has already secured 16 orders for the aircraft, which is priced between $1.2 million and $1.9 million.
- While the prototype was built in Bend, Oregon, the company is currently being courted by other states for its final manufacturing location.
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