Thorp T-18 Tiger
1 model built 1963 · 168 on the US register today
The Thorp T-18 Tiger, John Thorp's all-metal two-seat plans-built design of 1963, one of the first metal homebuilts and the first homebuilt flown around the world (1976), with Lycomings of 125-180 hp cruising at 152 knots.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-18 Tiger | 1963 | 168 | 18.6/50 | The original |
Family fleet, active
168
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
41.7
7 events over 168 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30