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an out of left field question, what if jet(s) were added to JU-86 in a hybrid propulsion system with the idea to maintain their surveillance capability?

https://www.historynet.com/luftwaffes-high-flying-diesel.htm

obviously a new jet aircraft design would be best, but given the overall circumstances, including the wide availability of JU-86 airframes, say they pursued this scenario?

this is from a layman's point of view, they can use the same fuel? they might be able to eliminate the need for complex superchargers for the diesel piston engines? (not sure if they would want to?)

would just a single jet, if they could construct an asymmetrical design, be worth the effort?

was wondering if they could build the relatively few engines for this scenario to the more stringent standards they tested before switching to production jets?
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