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Bellanca 28-70

Aerobatic · Interwar (1919–1938)

Bellanca 28-70 — Aerobatic
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The Bellanca 28-70 was a long-range air racer designed for James Fitzmaurice, Irish pioneer aviator, who christened it Irish Swoop. Although it was built in time for the 1934 MacRobertson Race from England to Australia, it was never destined to be a competitive long-distance racer but it was ultimately reborn as a high-speed bomber.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Aerobatic
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-1535
Thrust / Power
700 hp (521 kW)
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
46
MTOW (lb)
8350
Service Ceiling (ft)
30500
Range (mi)
2500
Max Speed (mph)
275