Compare Epic Aircraft E1000 vs Piaggio Avanti EVO vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Epic Aircraft | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | E1000 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 3,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | - | - | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | - | - | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | - | - | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 325 | 400 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1650 | 1530 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2900 | 3775 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | in Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 8050 | 12150 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8000 | 12100 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 8000 | 11500 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 6250 | 9800 | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | 5150 | 8375 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 5100 | 8325 | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2900 | 3775 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 1100 | 1425 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1800 | 2802 | 2704 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1100 | 973 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | 350 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 43 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.5 | 13.1 | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 35.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.6 | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 10.5 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 35.2 | 40 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Epic Aircraft | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Model | PT6A-67A | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 1200 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 35 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 402 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 100 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | 1 | - | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | - | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | - | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | - | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | - | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | No | No | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre | No | No |
| Galley Location | MID | - | - |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 6600 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 18000 | 24000 | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.7 | 9 | 5.8 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 4-Blade Reversing | Scimitar | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | 0.7 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 325 | 400 | 290 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 265 | 318 | 225 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1650 | 1530 | 1866 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 1057 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1600 | 3262 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2252 | - | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 4700 | 4270 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2402 | 3282 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 4000 | 2770 | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 34000 | 41000 | 30000 |