The FAA gave me the go-ahead to build S-LSA planes

Meet the Veloce 400T

The First True Mosaic-Era Super-Twin-Plane

A factory-built, 4-seat twin delivering 277-300 KTAS with turboprop-class speed and S-LSA simplicity.

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What If a Sub ‑ $800K Aircraft Could Outrun Every Piston Twin and Challenge Turboprops?

For decades, aviation forced pilots into an impossible choice: Speed or cost. Safety or simplicity. Capability or practicality. The Veloce 400 T (Twin) ends all of it. This is the first aircraft engineered specifically for the new MOSAIC rule set - 277 KTAS, twin‑engine, four seats, factory‑built, with Emergency glide and a full‑aircraft parachute. It is not an upgrade to an old airframe. It is not a S-LSA Fully Built twin with legacy architecture. It is not an experimental kit. It is a new category. And you’re seeing it before the rest of the market wakes up.

The Aviation World Wasn’t Ready for What MOSAIC Unlocked

Before 2025, an aircraft like this had only two possible homes:

  • A $3M+ S-LSA Fully Built twin
  • Sea Level = 210 knots
  • 5,000 feet = 200 knots
  • 10,000 feet = 180 knots
  • Or an experimental kit you hoped was built correctly

MOSAIC changed everything:

  • Twin engines allowed
  • Four seats allowed
  • No weight limit
  • 61 kcas stall requirement
  • 250 kcas max continuous → 277 ktas at 17,500 ft - 300 ktas at 25,000 ft

The Veloce 400T (Twin) was designed to own these edges.

This plane could not legally exist for this great of value before MOSAIC. Now it defines the new category.

Why a 277 KTAS Twin Under $800K Feels Impossible (Until You See the Math)

To fly this fast before MOSAIC, your options were:

  • TBM 960 - 308–319 KTAS - ~$5M
  • Piper M600 - 274 KTAS - ~$3.3M
  • Or a risky experimental build

The Veloce 400T gives you:

  • Sea Level = 210 knots
  • 5,000 feet = 200 knots
  • 10,000 feet = 180 knots
  • Twin-Engine Redundancy
  • Modern Composite Structure
  • Emergency Glide + Parachute
  • Under $800K Price Class
  • Fully-Built S-LSA Simplicity

There has never been anything like this in general aviation.

The Numbers That Stop Pilots Mid‑Sentence

  • Piston twins today: 140-205 KTAS
  • Fast singles (Cirrus SR22T): 213 KTAS
  • Veloce 400T: 277 KTAS
  • Turboprops: 274-319 KTAS

Speed changes capability - and resale - and mission profiles - and value.

Who This Airplane Was Built For

  • Pilots tired of slow 200-KTAS airplanes
  • Twin owners exhausted by aging metal and complexity
  • Entrepreneurs who value time more than certification
  • Builders who want performance, not a broken bank
  • Safety-focused pilots who want Redundancy + Emergency Glide + Parachute
  • Flight schools needing a modern, MOSAIC-legal twin

If speed, safety, and capability matter - this airplane sits directly in your lane.

How Much Time Does 277 KTAS Really Save?
Trip Distance SR22T Baron / DA42 Veloce 400T
500 NM 2 hr 30 min 2 hr 28 min 1 hr 50 min
800 NM 3 hr 45 min 4 hr 30 min 2 hr 55 min
1,000 NM 4 hr 50 min ~5 hr ~3 hr 30 min
Veloce 400T - 277-KTAS-Class MOSAIC Twin, Under $800K

Performance Class Comparison

Aircraft Cruise Price
Piper M600 274 KTAS ~$3.3M
TBM 960 308–319 KTAS ~$5.0M
Veloce 400T 277 KTAS (target) $750K

277 KTAS-Class MOSAIC Twin — Factory-Built, Sub-$800K Target

Early MOSAIC twins will define the next decade of personal and business aviation. The Veloce 400T combines twin-engine redundancy, Emergency glide, a full-aircraft parachute, and turboprop-class speed without turbine obligations.

Email “I’m Interested” Request Webinar / Demo

Or call +1 (773) 825-0837

Why Experienced Pilots Know Immediately This Is Their Next Airplane

Veteran aviators don’t upgrade for marketing - they upgrade for:

  • Lower workload
  • Higher reliability
  • Greater margins of safety
  • More mission capability
  • Modern avionics
  • Real speed without turbine obligations

The Veloce 400T delivers every one.

This is the first step-up aircraft that requires no compromise.

The Economics Advantage: Why the 400T Holds Value Better

  • S-LSA Fully Built twins typically depreciate 8-12% per year.
  • Turboprops often lose $150K-$300K per year.
  • Experimentals vary wildly.

The 400T benefits from:

  • Fully Factory-built S-LSA status
  • Early MOSAIC scarcity
  • Composite longevity
  • Emergency glide + parachute boosting resale desirability

Early MOSAIC twins will carry a premium for years.

Operating Cost Advantage: Why the 400T Is Cheaper to Run

The 400T uses:
• 36 GPH of 91 octane ($4/gal)
• Modern engines
• Composite structure
• Lower-inspection-burden S-LSA compliance

S-LSA Fully Built aircraft must use:
• Older engines
• 100LL at $5-$6/gal
• A&P labor and S-LSA Fully Built parts
• More complex annuals
• Older electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems

The result is a dramatically cheaper cost-per-nautical-mile.

The Only Twin in the World With Redundancy on Top of Redundancy

Only the Veloce 400T gives you:
• Twin engines
• Emergency glide
• Parachute
• Low stall speed
• Biggest cabin in it's class
• Modern composite crashworthiness

Families notice.
Passengers notice.
Buyers notice.

No piston twin has ever offered this stack for this price.

Why Twin‑Engine Aircraft Are Back - and Why This One Leads

For years twins declined because:
• Fuel was expensive
• Airframes aged
• Maintenance was high
• Speed ceilings were low

MOSAIC reversed every limitation.

The twin is now the logical platform for:
• Modern engines
• Emergency glides
• Parachutes
• High-speed composite airframes

The 400T is the first modern twin built for the new world.

Why Early Buyers of MOSAIC Twins Get the Biggest Advantage

Early 400T buyers lock in:
• Lower pricing
• Priority delivery slots
• Founder’s Edition perks
• Early avionics upgrades
• Highest long-term resale position

The window won’t stay open.
Speed‑to‑Cost Ratio: The Most Powerful Number in Small Planes
Aircraft Dollars per KTAS
DA42 $5,287 / kt
DA62 $8,879 / kt
Baron G58 $8,663 / kt
Piper M600 $12,044 / kt
TBM 960 $15,206 / kt
Veloce 400T $2,888 / kt

Evolution vs Veloce

Overview

Category Veloce 400T (S-LSA) Evolution EVOT-850
Company Veloce Planes Evolution Aircraft
Seating Capacity 4 4
Total Price $750,000 $1.8M
Build/Delivery Time Factory built; next open position delivers June 2028 1,500 hours

Specifications

Specification Veloce 400T (S-LSA) Evolution EVOT-850
Engine 2× AeroVolare piston PT6A-140A turboprop
Horsepower 2× 375 hp 867 hp
Cabin Width 52 in 50 in
Wingspan 35.2 ft 37 ft
Length 29 ft 30 ft
Height 9.2 ft 10 ft

Performance

Performance Veloce 400T (S-LSA) Evolution EVOT-850
Max Cruise Speed 277-300 KTAS 330 KTAS
Stall Speed 61 KTAS 61 KTAS
Range 1,400 NM 1,287 NM
Climb Rate 2,825 FPM 4,000 FPM
Service Ceiling 25,000 ft 28,000 ft
Takeoff 1,130 ft 1,200 ft
Landing 1,120 ft 1,200 ft

Weights

Weight Veloce 400T (S-LSA) Evolution EVOT-850
Empty Weight 3,000 lbs 2,670 lbs
Useful Load 1,400 lbs 1,880 lbs
Maximum Weight 4,200 lbs 4,550 lbs
Fuel Capacity 120 gal 168 gal
Wing Loading 27 lb/sq ft 32.3 lb/sq ft

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