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The Epic E1000 is an American single-engine, six-seat, turboprop light aircraft under development by Epic Aircraft of Bend Oregon.
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- Epic e1000 demo flight sun n fun
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- Design and development
- Specifications E1000
- References
The project's aim is that the E1000 will be the fastest single-engine civil aircraft at its time of introduction.
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Design and development
A development of the kit-built Epic LT Dynasty, the E1000 aircraft features a cantilever low-wing, a 6.5 psi pressurized cabin with an airstair door just ahead of the rear seats, retractable tricycle landing gear and a single 1,825 hp (1,361 kW) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-67A turboprop aircraft engine, de-rated to 1,200 hp (895 kW) engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is predominantly made from carbon fiber and its 43 ft (13.1 m) span wing mounts flaps and winglets.
The E1000 will have deicing boots and a heated windshield for certification in known icing conditions.
In October 2014 the manufacturer introduced the interior design which includes features such as club seating, SPD-Smart Electronically Dimmable Window (EDW) Systems, adjustable tray tables in the cabin sidewalls, pockets large enough to stow a tablet computer, USB power outlets, cup holders and light-emitting diode light switches. The Garmin G1000 navigation system will include a synthetic vision system.
The aircraft has a goal empty weight of 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) and a gross weight of 7,500 lb (3,400 kg), giving a useful load of 3,100 lb (1,400 kg) and a full-fuel payload of 1,100 lb (500 kg), allowing the fuel tanks and seats to all be filled.
In early 2014 the design was forecast for its first flight in June 2015, with certification expected later in 2015, but the first flight finally occurred on 19 December 2015 and certification at that time was expected in mid-2016. At that time the company forecast commencing deliveries in 2016. In May 2016 the first conforming prototype was under construction and certification was then expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, with customer deliveries forecast for early 2017.
In February 2014 Epic confirmed it had ten orders for the type, and by October 2014 had 60 orders. By December 2015 it reported "more than" 60 orders. The company forecasts selling 50 aircraft per year.
Specifications (E1000)
Data from Durden, Bergqvist and Epic Aircraft
General characteristics
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