Lancair Evolution

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The Lancair Evolution is a next generation high performance kit-built four-place single turboprop-engined aircraft being developed by the USA company Lancair. It is constructed of carbon-fiber composite materials. The Evolution has been certified under the FAA Experimental aircraft category.

[edit] Performance

The aircraft is powered by the Pratt and Whitney PT6A developing 927 hp and is expected to cruise at 338 knots at 25,000 ft with a fuel burn of 35 gallons per hour (Jet A). Cruising at 270 knots and 28,000ft it will consume 23 gallons per hour of Jet fuel. It will have a useful load of 814 pounds while carrying its full fuel load of 140 gallons. The Evolution will be able to carry a full fuel load, 4 passengers and 150 pounds of cargo. It has a 61 knot stall speed.

[edit] Safety

• Designed to FAR Part 23 standards
• Ballistic recovery systems (BRS) parachute system

[edit] Specifications

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General characteristics

• Crew: 1,pilot
• Capacity: 4 passengers, incl. pilot
• Length: 30ft (9.1m)
• Wingspan: 37ft (11.3m)
• Height: 10ft (3.04m)
• Useful load: 814 lbs (369kg)
• Powerplant: × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A Turboprop, () each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 338 knots (389 mph, 626 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 270 knots (alt=310 mph, 500 km/h)
• Service ceiling 28,000 ft (8,500 m)

[edit] Related Aircraft

• Lancair Propjet
• Lancair IV-P

[edit] External links

• Lancair Evolution Manufacturer's page
• Pratt and Whitney Press Release
• Airventure News Page on Lancair Evolution
• Airventure News Page on BRS Systems
• BRS Manufacturer homepage
• Video on Lancair Evolution
• YouTube - Lancair Evolution First Flight