Sport Performance Aviation Panther

The Sport Performance Aviation Panther is a single seat, all-metal, homebuilt aircraft under development by Sport Performance Aviation of Green Cove Springs, Florida. The aircraft is intended to be supplied as plans and as a kit for amateur construction.

Design
The Panther is a single seat, low wing aircraft, built of aluminum with a bubble canopy. The forward fuselage is constructed from welded 4130 steel tubing, with the aft fuselage, tail and wings made from 2024-T3 aluminum sheet. The landing gear can be assembled in either tricycle or conventional gear arrangements. The wings are designed to be folded for storage or ground transport. The design can accept engines from 80 to 160 hp.

Variants
Two variants are available, a Light Sport and a standard category.


 * Panther Sport
 * 21.5 ft wing span, Engines from 100-160hp with a 1150 lb gross weight, 27.5 u.s.gal of fuel.


 * Panther LSA
 * 23.5 ft wing span, Engine options from 100-130hp, 21-27.5 u.s.gal of fuel. Meets performance requirements for the US light-sport aircraft category.