CMC Leopard
Chichester-Miles Consultants · United Kingdom · first flew 1988 · light aircraft
The CMC Leopard was a British four-seat light jet aircraft developed by Chichester-Miles Consultants in the late 1980s, representing a rare British entry into the small business jet market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | British four-seat twin-jet business aircraft with aft-fuselage-mounted engines |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- British four-seat twin-jet business aircraft with aft-fuselage-mounted engines
- T-tail and swept low wing giving a clean pod-and-boom appearance
- Very small production run; one of the few British-developed small business jets
Small, sleek four-seat jet with aft-fuselage-mounted twin engines, a swept low wing, a T-tail, and a smooth oval fuselage cross-section.
Specifications
- The CMC Leopard has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 724 km/h (450 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
First flown in 1988, the Leopard used two small turbofan engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage in the manner of larger business jets. The project attracted attention but limited orders, and only one or two aircraft were completed before financial constraints ended development.
Variants
The Leopard was produced as a single prototype/demonstrator; plans for a production series were not realised.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft did not enter operational service and remained a demonstrator throughout its career.
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