Bellanca 28-70
Bellanca · United States · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Bellanca 28-70 was a long-range air racer designed for the Irish aviator James Fitzmaurice, who christened it Irish Swoop.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor Pratt & Whitney R-1535 radial engine
- Long-range air racer
A low-wing racer with a single 700 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1535 radial and a crew of pilot and co-pilot.
Specifications
- The Bellanca 28-70 has a length of 8.08 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.08 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 442 km/h (275 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Albert W. Mooney and first flew on 1 September 1934. It was built in time for the 1934 MacRobertson Race from England to Australia.
Variants
It was ultimately reborn as a high-speed bomber, the Bellanca 28-90 Flash.
Where you'll see it
It was never destined to be a competitive long-distance racer. One was built.
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