The Bellanca XSOE was a prototype American scout observation floatplane built for the United States Navy by the Bellanca Aircraft Company. It was never accepted by the Navy and only the prototype was built.[1]
| XSOE | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Scout |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bellanca Aircraft Company |
| First flight | 1936 |
| Number built | 1 |
The prototype was designated XSOE-1 by the United States Navy and it first flew in 1936.[2] The XSOE-1 was a single-float biplane with one additional float under each low wing. Powered by a 725 hp (541 kW) Wright R-1820 radial engine, it had an enclosed cabin for a crew of two.[2]
Specifications (XSOE-1)
editData from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: 34 ft 11 in (10.64 m)
- Wingspan: 41 ft 0 in (12.50 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820 , 725 hp (541 kW)
See also
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References
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Notes
edit- ^ Andrade 1979, p. 224
- ^ a b c "Bellanca". www.aerofiles.com. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
Bibliography
edit- Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.