| XSOE | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Scout |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bellanca Aircraft Company |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1936 |
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]
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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]
