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Has there ever existed a biplane fitted with a jet engine?

Question #148303. Asked by davejacobs.
Last updated Feb 21 2021.
Originally posted Feb 21 2021 4:22 PM.

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I think John Klatt's "Screamin Sasquatch" is equipped with both a radial and a jet engine.

link http://johnklattairshows.com/

Feb 21 2021, 6:02 PM
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Indeed there has. The PZL M-15 Belphegor was designed in response to a Soviet requirement for a new aircraft for use in the agricultural sector, to replace the aging Antonov An-2 biplane. Polish company WSK PZL-Mielec intentionally based the Belphegor on the An-2, including its biplane wings, in an attempt to replicate its success. Powered by a single Ivchenko-Progress AI-25 turbofan that provided 14.7 kilo-Newtons of thrust, the Belphegor turned out to be a failure. Its biggest drawbacks were high operating costs and poor handling. As it offered nothing in the way of improvement over the An-2, the An-2 remained in production, whilst just 175 Belphegors were produced.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL_M-15_Belphegor


Feb 21 2021, 8:27 PM
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There are several examples of twin engine jet biplanes here is a youtube video of one
This is a Waco Biplane with a Pratt & Whitney 985 radial engine along with a General Electric CJ610 engine. This aircraft has a thrust to weight ratio of 1:1. It can fly vertical! Amazing sound of the radial combined with a jet engine.

link https://youtu.be/eqMvXE4sxpk


Feb 21 2021, 9:28 PM
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