Bellanca 28-92
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| Role | Racing aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bellanca |
| First flight | 1937 |
| Number built | 1 |
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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 Captain Alexander Papana of the Romanian Air Force .
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.
Operational history
The aircraft competed in the 1939 Bendix Trophy race, placing second, piloted by Arthur Bussy. After being sold in South America, the 28-92 ended its days rotting in a small field in Ecuador.
Specifications
Data from Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation,[1] Aerofiles[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
- Wingspan: 46 ft 4 in (14.13 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Ranger V-770 V-12 inverted air-cooled piston engine, 420 hp (313 kW)
- Powerplant: 2 × Menasco Buccaneer 6-cyl inverted in-line air-cooled piston engine, 251 hp (187 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 249 mph; 216 kn (400 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 225 mph (196 kn; 362 km/h)
- Ferry range: 3,000 mi (2,607 nmi; 4,828 km)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Pander S.IV Postjager
- de Havilland DH.88 Comet
Notes
- ↑ Taylor, Michael J.H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. New York: Portland House. p. 150. ISBN 0-517-69186-8.
- ↑ Eckland, K.O. "Bellanca". Aerofiles. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 150.
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