2024 EPIC E1000 GX

The Epic E1000 GX is a single-engine turboprop aircraft designed and built by Epic Aircraft in Bend, Oregon, representing one of the fastest certified single-engine turboprops available. Powered by a Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engine producing 1,200 shaft horsepower, the E1000 delivers cruise speeds exceeding 325 knots with a range over 1,600 nautical miles, performance that rivals many light jets. With fuel burn of approximately 40 gallons per hour, variable hourly costs around $600, and annual fixed costs near $80,000, the E1000 offers jet-like performance at turboprop operating costs. Its carbon fiber composite construction, pressurized cabin, and Garmin G1000 NXi avionics create a thoroughly modern aircraft that pushes the boundaries of what a single-engine turboprop can achieve. The Epic E1000 appeals to owner-pilots who want the fastest possible single-engine aircraft with the operating economics and simplicity that come with turboprop power. It competes in a rarefied segment with the Pilatus PC-12 and Daher TBM series, distinguishing itself with raw speed. The E1000 is ideal for pilots covering 800-plus-mile trips regularly who want to arrive nearly as fast as a jet while burning significantly less fuel.