Bellanca 28-90 Flash
Bellanca · United States · first flew 1937 · transport aircraft
The Bellanca 28-90 Flash was an American military aircraft derived from an earlier air racer developed in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single radial engine in the nose
- Two-man crew
It is a low-wing monoplane powered by one Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp radial engine.
Specifications
- The Bellanca 28-90 Flash has a length of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.07 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 451 km/h (280 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built for export to Spain to take part in the Spanish Civil War and first flew in 1937.
Variants
It was derived from an earlier air racer of the 1930s.
Where you'll see it
It never reached Spain, and the order was diverted to China where the aircraft briefly saw service. A later batch destined for Spain ended up in Mexico.
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