Bellanca 28-92
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| 28-92 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Racing aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bellanca |
| Maiden flight | 1937 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Bellanca 28-92 Trimotor was a racing aircraft built to compete in the Istres-Damascus-Paris Air Race of 1937, and was paid for by popular subscription in Romania. Christened Alba Julia ("White Julia", registration YR-AHA) it was piloted by Romanian Air Force captain Alexander Papana.
The aircraft was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a similar fuselage to the Bellanca 28-70 and 28-90, but was fitted with three engines, one in the nose, and one in each of two underwing nacelles. The nacelles also housed the main undercarriage units when retracted.
The aircraft also competed in the 1939 Bendix Trophy race, placing second piloted by Arthur Bussy.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Length: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
- Wingspan: 46 ft 4 in (14.13 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Fairchild Ranger, 420 hp (313 kW)
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- 2 × Menasco C-6, 250 hp (187 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 mph (400 km/h)
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 150.
- aerofiles.com
[edit] See also
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