Beech model 73 Jet Mentor

On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:53:54 +0200, "Phil"
wrote:

Hello,

I am searching Beech model 73 Jet Mentor pics.

There is some information and a couple of pictures (both already
posted here) in "Naval Fighters Number Seventy-Two TEMCO TT-1 PINTO"
by Mark Frankel (a Ginter Book).

The Jet Mentor was a proposal by Beechcraft for the "All Jet Trainer"
concept, along with the Pinto. Due to problems with the design
(engine/tailpipe - the tailpipe worked loose after a few flights and
severely damaged the rear fuselage), Beechcraft pulled out of the
competition.

As far as I can tell, only the one prototype was ever built.

I have a friend who used to work at Beech (Raytheon) and will see if
he has any other information on the aircraft.

John Alger USN(ret)
1972-1997 // 1310,1320
TA-4J, A-7E, EC-130Q, P-3B