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Aviation History
1935
1935 - 0469.PDF
FEBRUARY 28, 1935 • FLIGHT. 229 VOKEIGN AIRCRAFT AMERICAN ADAPTABILITY A 190 m.p. h. Bellanca Bomber Adaptable for Several Purposes: Landplane or Seaplane LARGER than any previous model produced by this well-known American firm, the new Bellanca bomber * retains numerous distinctive " family " features. It is apparent that the experience gained with the "Airbus" and " Aircruiser " types has been applied to the design, which embodies a high wing with bracing struts forming auxiliary aerofoils, their inner portions, from the undercarriage attachment to the fuselage, being placed at a pronounced anhedral angle. Four of the new machines, which may be operated as landplanes or on floats, have been built for the Colombian Government and on their delivery flight may attempt to break distance records for seaplanes. An eighteen-passenger civil version, the most attractive feature of which is its 6,2iolb. dispos able load, will soon-be put on the market. The folding fabric-covered wings are of wooden two-spar construction, with closely spaced plywood ribs. Both the "auxiliary " wings and the lower stub wings are of welded steel tubes with fabric covering, and the inner portions of the main planes are covered with aluminium alloy. Chrome molybdenum steel tubing is employed for the fabric-covered fuselage. In the nose there is a gunner's position, and aft of this is the pilot's cockpit with dual controls. An anchor winch is one of the numerous items provided. A position for the bomb aimer is incorporated to the side of, (Top) There is a very distinct resemblance shown by the Bellanca bomber to some of the commercial "heavy weights " produced by the company. (Centre) Stressed - skin monocoques have not put the fabric- covered welded structure en tirely "out of business." Note, in this view of the Bellanca's cabin, the long- range tank strapped to the floor. (Bottom) Bombs are carried partially buried in the lower wing " stubs " and in the fuselage. The great depth of the fuse lage and the disposition of the guns are noteworthy.
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