Another design by John Thorp, the T-18 has proven to be one of the most popular homebuilt aircraft of all time, with examples having been built in most parts of the world. The T-18C featured folding wings and the T-18W featured a wide body modification.

N28TG                     c/n 281                         USA

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1964

Engine: 180hp(134kW) Lycoming IO-360                                                                                        Length: 18’2"(5.53m)                                                                                          Height: 4’10"(1.47m)Wingspan: 20’10"(6.35m)                                                                                             No.built: 500+ Range: 500miles(804km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 170mph(273kmh) Empty weight: 900lb(408kg)                                                   Maximum take-off weight: 1506lb(683kg)

N18XS                      c/n 1211                              

A Thorp T-18 trigear is illustrated below.