The Bellanca CH-400 Skyrocket is a six-seat utility aircraft built in the United States in the 1930s, a continuation of the design lineage that had started with the Bellanca WB-2. Retaining the same basic airframe of the preceding CH-200 and CH-300, the CH-400 was fitted with a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engine.
Three examples were purchased by the U.S. Navy under the designation RE. Two were used for radio research, and one as an air ambulance for the U.S. Marine Corps. This latter aircraft was reconfigured to carry two stretchers.
The aircraft was also available in a deluxe version for private pilot owners, fitted with a more powerful Wasp variant providing 450 hp (336 kW) and detail enhancements.
Two of these aircraft were purchased by the government of the Dominion of Newfoundland in 1937, and one later ended in private hands. NC10294 was changed to VO-BCD and NC13155 to VO-BDF.
Kit Features & Details: Our DW72013 kit is designed to capture the unique aerodynamic lines of the Bellanca design:
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Exquisite Surface Detail: Features delicate recessed panel lines and realistic fabric-on-frame textures on the wings and fuselage.
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Photo-Etched (PE) Enhancement: Includes a dedicated PE fret for fine-scale interior detailing, instrument panels, and exterior fittings.
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Detailed Radial Engine: A meticulously molded engine assembly that serves as a standout feature of the finished model.
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Authentic Decals: High-quality marking options for historically significant aircraft, allowing you to choose between famous civilian or utility liveries.
Why Choose Dora Wings? We specialize in “rare wings”—the aircraft that defined an era but are often missed by mainstream manufacturers. Our Bellanca CH-400 Skyrocket provides the definitive 1/72 scale building experience, combining deep historical research with high-quality molding standards.
Specifications:
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Scale: 1/72
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Manufacturer: Dora Wings (Ukraine)
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Product Code: DW72013
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Category: Golden Age Civil/Utility Aircraft
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