Warbird Information Exchange

Hi All,

I think everyone knows I'm kind of goofy about prototypes and limited production craft. The topic of the A2D Skyshark came up, and I realized I really have never seen any decent photos of the Skyshark that is (was?) with Pacific Fighters. Would anyone happen to have some decent, recent photos they could post?

I realize that certain issues exist concerning the powerplant, but does anyone know if there's any thought as to getting this one airborne?

TIA

Dan

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It was a good idea, it just didn't work.

I don't remember where but I came across some fairly recent photos of the Skyshark on the net somewhere. From what I recall the aircraft was for sale as Maszula (sp?) didn't think he would get to it in this lifetime.

Saw this aircraft at Chino in the fall of 1992, and took a couple of photos then. It was tucked in between a couple of hangars, so I couldn't get a decent side shot. I'll look for the photos and post them if I find them. Nothing more recent than that, though.

I believe I read somewhere that the torque converter wouldn't handle the engine output, and the contra-rotating prop gearbox also wasn't up to the task. I think that this would be a money pit that you could throw a lot of dollars into without getting anywhere.

Walt

I knew I'd find something eventually.

http://aeroweb.brooklyn.cuny.edu/databa ... m?id=10656

Keep the photos coming if you have any.

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It was a good idea, it just didn't work.

that bird was on the for sale market within the past year.

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

operationally due to the rarity, a real money pit too!! destined for static display i'm affraid

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

Thanks Brandon.

Love the last photo. Imagine looking over your shoulder and seeing this bad boy coming on the taxiway behind you--and you're in his blind spot!

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It was a good idea, it just didn't work.

I've heard they were extremely noisey with the counter rotating props and the turbojet combo.....Tom

There is a fairly recent picture of the surviving A2D Skyshark that is with Pacific Fighters at Idaho Falls in the February 2005 issue of Air Classics.