SkyShark Next Generation

An original and revised custom design by 3point 

A Brief History: The SkyShark was first designed/introduced for the v6 X-Plane design contest focused around the new Williams FJX-2 engine. A set of parameters were given and aircraft were judged for best design and performance. I designed the SkyShark to be stream lined and low drag for maximum speed and to have enough wing span for a nice low stall character. I was delighted that the SkyShark tied for 1st place. 

Since then, the aircraft has gone through a few revisions. In this revision a new virtual cockpit has been added, the fuselage has been refined, the flight model has been tweaked, new liveries have been introduced, and more. One of the nicest features added to this revision was the ease of editing the instrument panels in Planemaker without additional artwork. You merely just need to delete and add instruments to your liking and save. A custom blank livery is included to help make your own liveries. You can custom tailor inside and out to fit your needs.

All in all this is a fast, nimble aircraft with decent range to take you to your favorite destinations and flies very forgiving. Whether your a beginner or experienced pilot you can have fun. I often use the aircraft to explore new sites.

The SkyShark comes in 4 versions and 7 liveries.

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SkyShark panel

SkySharkBK Avidyne Glass panel

SkySharkMil, SkySharkNavy Glass/HUD panel

Use arrow keys to scroll on your keyboard or assign joystick buttons. 2D Instrument panels are 1024x1024 and easy to read

Virtual cockpit

SkyShark

SkyShark Alternate livery

SkyShark Alternate livery

SkyShark BK

SkyShark Mil

SkyShark Navy

SkyShark Navy Alternate livery

• Length:    27' 1"
• Wingspan:    31" 8"
• Gross Weight:    3,650 lbs
• Max Useable Fuel:  996 lbs, 1350 Lbs w/external fuel
• Max Structural Cruising Speed:   478 KTAS @41,000 Ft w/900 Lb thrust
• Cruise Speed:  383 KTAS @ 41,000 Ft
• Max Range:   850, 1150 NM with extended fuel
• Service Ceiling:   41,000 Ft
• Max Climb Rate:   5000, 6200 FPM w/900 Lb thrust
• Stall Speed:   57, 59 K Dirty
• Seats:   2
• Engine:  Williams FJX-22, PW610F 

2 separate power plants included:

Williams FJX-22 

Installed SkyShark, SkySharkBK

• 700 Lbs thrust
• 14" Dia. x 41" Length
• Weight 80 Lbs

Pratt & Whitney PW610F 

Installed SkySharkMil, SkySharkNavy

• 900 Lbs thrust
• 14.5" Dia. x 45.4" Length
• Weight 260 Lbs

Features Include:

• 3 separate custom 2D panels in 1024x1024 format
• Interior viewing in 2D or Virtual cockpit mode
• Animated pilot figure
• Animated controls
• Detail parts
• 2 separate power plants
• 4 separate aircraft versions
• Easy to customize instrument panels and liveries
• Goodway ready for flight planning

Range Profile:

You can fly the SkyShark with standard fuel, a auxiliary tank, or both for maximum range.

This is just an example to show the benefits of flying with extra fuel on board. The blue circle is with standard fuel flying the SkyShark. The green circle is with belly and wing tip tanks flying the SkySharkMil or SkySharkNavy. The SkySharkBK has a Maximum range of 1000 NM (not shown).

Notes:    The aircraft is enhanced to function in both switched interior viewing mode and virtual cockpit mode. To look around in 2D mode you can use the keyboard or assign joystick buttons. By default X-Plane uses the "q" and "e" keys to cycle around. To view backward use the "z" key. To enter into virtual cockpit mode use "ctrl-o". The instrument panels are 1024x1024 so you will need to scroll using the arrow keys on the keyboard or assign joystick buttons. The 2D instrument panels are designed for easy reading of instruments and use full scale instruments for best clarity. 

Download File size <13MB

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