Lancair has delivered the first piston-powered Evolution, equipped with a fadec-controlled Lycoming iE2 engine rated at 350 horsepower. The piston Evolution is designed around the same carbon fiber airframe as the turbine version, minus the firewall forward section.
Lancair Delivers First Piston Evolution
Key Takeaways:
- Lancair has delivered its first piston-powered Evolution, featuring a FADEC-controlled Lycoming iE2 engine and the same carbon fiber airframe as its turbine counterpart.
- The piston Evolution offers exceptional range, up to 2,500 nm on economy cruise or 1,800 nm at 240 knots, with a 25,000-foot service ceiling, and is pressurized and air-conditioned.
- After overcoming initial overheating issues, the kit is priced at $650,000 (including a Garmin G3X panel), with a professionally built version costing just under $900,000, and offers optional BRS parachute and deicing systems.
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