Bellanca SE
Bellanca · United States · first flew 1932 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Bellanca SE was an American carrier-based scout monoplane designed and built for the United States Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Carrier-based scout monoplane with a high wing
- Single Wright R-1820 radial engine
- Two-man crew
Look for a high-wing monoplane with a large radial engine and a two-man crew.
Specifications
- The Bellanca SE has a length of 9.12 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.16 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 277 km/h (172 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1932 and was powered by a 650 hp Wright R-1820F radial engine.
Variants
Two were built, and one of them was the Bellanca XSE-2.
Where you'll see it
It was built for the United States Navy as a carrier-based scout.
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