The Legend Lives.

“If there ever was an airplane virtually everyone cheered for, it was the Tiger.”
—Plane & Pilot

“True love lasts. And when you get a chance to come back and do better, if the love is still there, you take the leap. One airplane has certainly inspired that kind of emotion—the Tiger.”
—AOPA Pilot*

Few aircraft in the history of general aviation boast such a storied past, and few command such a loyal following, as the Tiger. From the hands of pioneering designer James Bede to the minds of the legendary Grumman “Ironworks” to the state-of-the-art facility where Tigers are built today, the Tiger has remained a clear expression of aeronautic excellence.

Indeed, the Tiger has inspired a whole subculture of pilots and flight enthusiasts who gather, remain connected and promote the plane to their friends. Why? In the words of one Tiger lover: “If more people knew how amazing it is to fly a Tiger, they wouldn’t hesitate to get one. It’s what you always dreamed flying would be.”

Explore the past of one of the most beloved planes of its time:

View the timeline to see the history of the Tiger.

See the Tiger’s pedigree.

Visit the various associations of Tiger enthusiasts.