Engines
Epic’s ‘Escape’ gets TPE331-10A power
Epic Aircraft has selected the Honeywell TPE331-10A turboprop engine for its newest aircraft, the Epic Escape, the engine maker announced here.

Epic Aircraft has selected the Honeywell TPE331-10A turboprop engine for its newest aircraft, the Epic Escape, the engine maker announced here. In its Escape configuration, the engine produces 940 shp, giving the aircraft 1,800 nm of range and a 360-knot maximum cruise speed.

According to the engine manufacturer, the TPE331 offers best-in-class fuel consumption while making the Escape the fastest pressurized single-engine turboprop in the world. It features temperature and torque limiting as well as a single redline controller with autostart capabilities.