Legend | |
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Turbine Legend | |
Role | Homebuilt sportplane |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer |
Performance Aircraft Legend Aircraft |
First flight | 1996 |
Number built | 28 (March 2020) |
The Performance Turbine Legend is an American sports monoplane designed by Performance Aircraft for sale as a kit for amateur construction. [1] [2] [3]
The Legend is a streamlined low-wing monoplane mainly constructed of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. [1] It has swept-back tail surfaces with a mid-mounted tailplane and tapered wings, with optional winglets. The prototype was powered by a 575 hp (429 kW) Chevrolet V-8 engine with a three-bladed tractor propeller and a ventral air-scoop, the Turbine Legend has a 724 shp (540 kW) Walter M601 turboprop with a three-bladed tractor propeller. [1] The Legend has a retractable tricycle landing gear; the mainwheels retract inwards and the nosewheel rearwards. [1] The enclosed cockpit has room for two persons in tandem seats with dual controls and has a rear-hinged, upward-opening, canopy with a fixed windscreen. [1] [2]
The Legend was first flown in 1996 by Performance Aircraft and the prototype was converted into a Turbine Legend in 1999. [1]
The assets of Performance Aircraft were taken over by Lanny Rundell to be marketed by Legend Aircraft of Winnsboro, Louisiana. [1]
In a March 2020 review for Kitplanes, writer Doug Rozendaal described the takeoff: "the acceleration is like a jet fighter." He also praised the handling and the fit and finish of the design. [3]
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003-2004. [1]
General characteristics
Performance
Media related to Turbine Legend at Wikimedia Commons
Legend | |
---|---|
Turbine Legend | |
Role | Homebuilt sportplane |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer |
Performance Aircraft Legend Aircraft |
First flight | 1996 |
Number built | 28 (March 2020) |
The Performance Turbine Legend is an American sports monoplane designed by Performance Aircraft for sale as a kit for amateur construction. [1] [2] [3]
The Legend is a streamlined low-wing monoplane mainly constructed of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. [1] It has swept-back tail surfaces with a mid-mounted tailplane and tapered wings, with optional winglets. The prototype was powered by a 575 hp (429 kW) Chevrolet V-8 engine with a three-bladed tractor propeller and a ventral air-scoop, the Turbine Legend has a 724 shp (540 kW) Walter M601 turboprop with a three-bladed tractor propeller. [1] The Legend has a retractable tricycle landing gear; the mainwheels retract inwards and the nosewheel rearwards. [1] The enclosed cockpit has room for two persons in tandem seats with dual controls and has a rear-hinged, upward-opening, canopy with a fixed windscreen. [1] [2]
The Legend was first flown in 1996 by Performance Aircraft and the prototype was converted into a Turbine Legend in 1999. [1]
The assets of Performance Aircraft were taken over by Lanny Rundell to be marketed by Legend Aircraft of Winnsboro, Louisiana. [1]
In a March 2020 review for Kitplanes, writer Doug Rozendaal described the takeoff: "the acceleration is like a jet fighter." He also praised the handling and the fit and finish of the design. [3]
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003-2004. [1]
General characteristics
Performance
Media related to Turbine Legend at Wikimedia Commons