Lancair Evolution
Lancair · turboprop, 1 engine · ICAO EVOT
The Lancair Evolution has the widest main gear among the 104 single-engine types, and the 5th-lowest tail and the 5th-shortest length among the 68 turboprops on this site. It also has the 2nd-lowest maximum takeoff weight among the 63 turboprops on this site with a published figure.
Airport design codes
- I
Design Group I. Set by wingspan and tail height alike.
- A
Approach Category A. From its FAA reference approach speed of 79 kt (band under 91 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 10.3 ft | 3.1 m |
|---|---|---|
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,550 lb | 2,064 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 4,200 lb | 1,905 kg |
| Main gear code | S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 2A | |
| ICAO wake category | Light |
Where it sits
The Evolution also has the 4th-shortest wingspan among the 68 turboprops on this site. By length it falls between the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver and the Beech 58 Baron.
Main gear 15.8 ft wide (4.8 m), 43% of the span; wheelbase 10.3 ft (3.1 m), 34% of the length.
US records: 3,758 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 51 on the US register.
Closest in size on this site
- Lancair Evolution
- Beech 58 Baron
- Piper PA-23-250 Aztec
- Gulfstream American GA-7 Cougar
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.