Bisnovat SK-2
Matus Bisnovat · Soviet Union · first flew 1941 · fighter
The Bisnovat SK-2 was a Soviet high-speed experimental fighter prototype developed by Matus Bisnovat's design bureau. It was intended to explore the upper limits of piston-engine fighter performance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet high-speed experimental fighter prototype
- Designed for maximum speed with minimal frontal area
- Inline engine in a very clean low-wing monoplane
An extremely clean low-wing monoplane with a narrow fuselage and short wingspan optimized for speed; the very high wing loading gives it an aggressive, dart-like appearance.
Specifications
- The Bisnovat SK-2 has a length of 8.28 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 660 km/h (410 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The SK-2 was developed in the early 1940s as an evolution of the SK-1, focusing on aerodynamic refinement and high speed. Powered by a liquid-cooled inline engine, it achieved impressive speeds for a piston aircraft. However, the urgency of the war and the adequacy of existing types meant it was not developed further.
Variants
The SK-1 preceded the SK-2; no production variants of either were built.
Where you'll see it
The SK-2 was purely experimental and never entered Soviet Air Force service.
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