Performance Turbine Legend
The Performance Turbine Legend is an American sports monoplane designed by Performance Aircraft for sale as a kit for amateur construction. 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  Chevrolet V-8 engine with a three-bladed tractor propeller and a ventral air-scoop, the Turbine Legend has a  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. Variants
Legend
Piston-engined variant, powered by a  Chevrolet V-8 automotive conversion piston engine. Turbine Legend
Turboprop-engined variant, powered by a  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  Garrett TPE331-10 engine. Turbine Legend Venom
A military version marketed by Venom Military Aircraft and intended for the training and light attack roles. It has a  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. No sales have yet been announced. Specifications (Turbine Legend)

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Performance Aircraft aircraft
1990s United States civil utility aircraft
Homebuilt aircraft
Single-engined tractor aircraft