| Evolution | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Kit aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lancair Evolution Aircraft |
| Status | Production completed (October 2017) |
| Number built | 1 piston Evolution (2011)[1] +70 turbine Evolutions (Sep 2016)[2] |
| History | |
| Introduction date | July 2009 |
| First flight | 21 March 2008 |
The Lancair Evolution is an American pressurized, low wing, four-place, single engine light aircraft, made from carbon fiber composite, developed by Lancair and supplied as an amateur-built kit by Evolution Aircraft.[1][3][4][5]
The Evolution can be powered by a Lycoming TEO-540-A piston engine or a Pratt & Whitney PT6-135A turboprop powerplant.[1][3][4][6][7]
- ^ a b c Vandermeullen, Richard: 2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 58. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ "Evolution presentation". evolutionaircraft. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Lancair International (2012). "Performance Evolved..." Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 106. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Grady, Mary (February 14, 2017). "Lancair Brand Under New Ownership". AVweb. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
- ^ Lancair International (2012). "Evolution Piston Specs". Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^ Lancair International (2012). "Evolution Turbine Specs". Retrieved December 12, 2012.