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 350-horsepower FADEC-controlled Lycoming iE2 engine and utilizing the same carbon fiber airframe as the turbine version.
- The aircraft offers an exceptional range of up to 2,500 nautical miles on economy cruise, can fly 1,800 nm at 240 knots, and includes pressurization, air conditioning, and a 25,000-foot service ceiling.
- Developmental overheating issues have been resolved, and the kit is available for $650,000 (including a Garmin G3X panel), with professionally built versions costing nearly $900,000.
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