Bellanca Pacemaker/Skyrocket

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The Bellanca CH-200 Pacemaker was a six-place single-engine light transport that first flew in 1928. Continuous improvement and more powerful engines resulted in several model numbers.

The Bellanca Skyrocket was a refined Pacemaker with a more powerful, 425 hp (317 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp and first flew in 1930. Like the Pacemaker, the Skyrocket was continuously improved and fitted with more powerful engines resulting in several model numbers.

Specifications (31-42)

Designations

	Type: Transport
	Seats: 6
	Engine: one 420 hp (313 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp C radial piston engine.

	CH-200 Pacemaker: 220 hp Wright J-5 (1928)
	CH-300 Pacemaker: 330 hp Wright J-6 (1929)
	300-W Pacemaker: 300 hp P&W Wasp (1930)
	CH-400 Skyrocket: 420 hp P&W Wasp C (1930)
	Model D Skyrocket: 450 hp P&W Wasp (1932)
	Model E Pacemaker: 420 hp Wright J-6 (1932)
	Model F Skyrocket: 550 hp P&W Wasp (1934)
	31-40 Pacemaker Senior: 400 hp Wright R-975 Whirlwind (1935)
	31-42 Pacemaker Senior: 13-40 with more powerful engine (1935)
	31-50 Skyrocket Senior: 550 hp P&W Wasp Hornet (1935)
	JE: U.S. Navy utility version of the Pacemaker
	RE: U.S. Navy transport version of the Skyrocket

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