Performance Turbine Legend Explained

The Performance Turbine Legend is an American sports monoplane designed by Performance Aircraft for sale as a kit for amateur construction.[1] [2]

Design and development

The Legend is a streamlined low-wing monoplane mainly constructed of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. It has swept-back tail surfaces with a mid-mounted tailplane and tapered wings, with optional winglets. The prototype was powered by a 5750NaN0 Chevrolet V-8 engine with a three-bladed tractor propeller and a ventral air-scoop, the Turbine Legend has a 7240NaN0 Walter M601 turboprop with a three-bladed tractor propeller. The Legend has a retractable tricycle landing gear; the mainwheels retract inwards and the nosewheel rearwards. 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.

The Legend was first flown in 1996 by Performance Aircraft and the prototype was converted into a Turbine Legend in 1999.

The assets of Performance Aircraft were taken over by Lanny Rundell to be marketed by Legend Aircraft of Winnsboro, Louisiana.

Operational history

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.[2]

Variants

Legend
  • Piston-engined variant, powered by a 5750NaN0 Chevrolet V-8 automotive conversion piston engine.
    Turbine Legend
  • Turboprop-engined variant, powered by a 7240NaN0 Walter M601 turboprop engine.
    JC 100
  • A Turbine Legend built by Toys 4 Boys in 2000, designated the JC 100
    Turbine Legend (Garrett Edition)
  • A Turbine Legend was built by Innovative Wings Inc. utilizing a 1100hp Garrett TPE331-10 engine.[3]
    Turbine Legend Venom
  • A military version marketed by Venom Military Aircraft and intended for the training and light attack roles. It has a 7500NaN0 GE H75 engine, major changes to the wing design, a carbon fiber composite structure, fuel capacity increased to, full digital panel, electric remote canopy, aft spar flaps system and electric Fowler flaps.[4] No sales have yet been announced.

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    Notes and References

    1. Vandermeullen, Richard: 2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 59. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
    2. Web site: Kitplanes Flight Review: Turbine Legend. 11 March 2020. Rozendaal. Doug. AVweb. 10 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200311201850/https://www.avweb.com/features/kitplanes-flight-review-turbine-legend/. 11 March 2020.
    3. Web site: Innovative Wings Inc. - High Performance Experimental Aircraft Builder - Specialising in Composite Turbine Aircraft. innovativewings.com. 23 April 2015.
    4. Web site: Venom Military Aircraft. venommilitaryaircraft.com. 5 July 2015.

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