Bellanca 31-42 Senior Skyrocket / 31-55A Senior Skyrocket

31-55A Skyrocket

The 31-55A Senior Skyrocket is generally similar to the Pacemaker but carries a crew of two and six passengers. The Skyrocket was first produced in 1930, and was built with a variety of radial engines in the 450-500 hp range prior to World War 2.

They were built post-war under licence in 1946-7 by North-West Industries Ltd in Canada. Powered by a 500 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp S3H1, it is otherwise identical to the Model 31-42 Skyrocket of 1935.

31-55A Senior Skyrocket
Wingspan: 50 ft 6 in
Length: 27 ft 11 in
Empty weight: 3760 lb
Loaded weight: 6450 lb
Max speed: 180 mph
Cruise: 160 mph

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