# 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 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. 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 575 shp (429 kW) Chevrolet V-8 automotive conversion piston engine.

### Turbine Legend

    Turboprop-engined variant, powered by a 724 shp (540 kW) 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 1,100 hp (820 kW) 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 750 shp (559 kW) GE H75 engine, major changes to the wing design, a carbon fiber composite structure, fuel capacity increased to 145 U.S. gallons (550 L; 121 imp gal), full digital panel, electric remote canopy, aft spar flaps system and electric Fowler flaps. No sales have yet been announced.

## Specifications (Turbine Legend)

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003-2004.
General characteristics
* Crew: 2
* Length: 25 ft 9 in (7.84 m)
* Wingspan: 28 ft 6 in (8.69 m)
* Height: 9 ft 5 in (2.86 m)
* Wing area: 101.0 sq ft (9.38 m$^2$)
* Aspect ratio: 8.0
* Empty weight: 2,050 lb (930 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 3,298 lb (1,496 kg)
* Powerplant: 1 × Walter M601 Turboprop, 720 hp (540 kW)
* Propellers: 3-bladed Avia V 508E/84
Performance
* Maximum speed: 356 mph (573 km/h, 309 kn)
* Cruise speed: 334 mph (537 km/h, 290 kn) maximum at 25000 ft (7620 m)
* Stall speed: 76 mph (123 km/h, 66 kn) landing configuration
* Never exceed speed: 400 mph (643 km/h, 347 kn)
* Range: 940 mi (1,520 km, 820 nmi) at max cruising speed with standard fuel and reserves
* Service ceiling: 35,010 ft (10,670 m)
* g limits: +6/-4
* Rate of climb: 6,500 ft/min (33 m/s)
* Wing loading: 32.67 lb/sq ft (159.5 kg/m$^2$)