Bellanca YO-50

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YO-50
Type Army observation aircraft
Manufacturer Bellanca
Maiden flight 1940
Number built 3

The Bellanca YO-50 was a United States prototype observation aircraft built for the US Army in 1940. Typical for aircraft of its type, it was a high-wing braced monoplane with fixed tailwheel undercarriage and extensive cabin glazing. Its inverted Vee engine made it resemble its German equivalent, the Fieseler Storch.

Three examples were purchased for evaluation against the Stinson YO-49 and Ryan YO-51 Dragonfly. The Stinson machine won the production contract and no further YO-50s were built.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and observer
  • Length: 21 ft 3 in (6.48 m)
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 2 in (10.42 m)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Ranger V-770 inverted vee, 420 hp (313 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 133 mph (214 km/h)
  • Range: 410 miles (660 km)

[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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