Epic Aircraft announced it has completed the structural testing program for the Epic E1000 single-engine turboprop. The company has been flying two test airplanes, FT1 with more than 525 flight hours and the fully conforming FT2, which started flying in January, with more than 100 flight hours. Flight testing with designated FAA test pilots has begun and they will start flying FT2 next week.
Epic Completes Structural Testing Program for E1000
Key Takeaways:
- Epic Aircraft has completed structural testing for its E1000 single-engine turboprop and is now undergoing flight testing with designated FAA test pilots.
- The E1000 is projected to cruise at 325 knots, offer a 1,650 nm range, and carry an impressive 1,100 pounds of full fuel payload.
- Epic expects to achieve FAA type and production certification by the end of this year, with first deliveries of the over 85 pre-ordered aircraft starting in early 2019.
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