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Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Epic Aircraft E1000, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX all sit in the high-performance single/twin turboprop space, but they target different missions. The E1000 is a pressurized, high-speed single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots who prioritize cruise speed and modern avionics with a typically smaller cabin; it generally accommodates around 4 to 6 passengers depending on configuration. The PC‑12 NGX is also a single‑engine turboprop, but it’s positioned as a utility‑luxury platform with a notably larger, more flexible cabin and baggage volume; it commonly carries about 6 to 9 passengers and is often chosen for mixed passenger/cargo and short/rough-field capability. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a cabin that feels more like a light jet, usually seating around 7 to 9; it emphasizes speed and passenger comfort. In range terms, all three are capable of roughly the 1,300–1,800 nautical mile class depending on load and reserves, with the PC‑12 and Avanti often optimized for longer, more practical mission legs than a max‑speed E1000 profile.

SpecEpic Aircraft E1000Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerEpic AircraftPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameE1000Avanti EVOPC-12 NGX
Certificationin DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)165015301803
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29003775
Standard Cabin Seats466
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)325400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 3,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Max Cabin Seats79
DOC / nm$ 2.78
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46
Direct Operating Cost$ 793
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Total Seats688
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.795.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)180002400013100
Max Cabin Seats79
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelPT6A-67APT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower12008501200
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 28ISA + 35
No. of Engines121
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.947.347.25
Wingspan (ft)4347.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)4.66.15
Cabin Height (ft)55.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)10.514.916.9
Overall Height (ft)12.513.114
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.25
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.240