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Skyjacker II
Ralph V. "Buzz" Sawyer · Experimental · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Sawyer Skyjacker II is a unique American homebuilt aircraft designed and constructed by Ralph V. "Buzz" Sawyer of Lancaster, California, in 1974 as an experimental research vehicle to explore ultra-low aspect ratio wing configurations and lifting-body principles. It first flew on 3 July 1975 at Mojave Air and Space Port and was featured on the cover of the April 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine. Only one example was built. Following Sawyer's death, the aircraft was donated in late 2024 to Mojave Air and Space Port, where it is now preserved on static display.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Experimental
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Manufacturer
- Ralph V. "Buzz" Sawyer
- Status
- On static display
- Service Entry
- 1975
- Produced
- 1
- Engine
- 1× 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed piston engine, fuel injected
- Thrust / Power
- 200 hp
- Length (ft)
- 18
- Wingspan (ft)
- 18
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1650
- MTOW (lb)
- 2250
- Range (mi)
- 525
- Max Speed (mph)
- 130