The story
The Bellanca Viking hides a hand-built wooden wing under its speedster skin — furniture-grade craftsmanship cruising at over 160 knots. A cult classic for pilots who appreciate the joinery.
Fun fact
The Viking's wing is spruce with a plywood skin, built by hand, while the fuselage is steel tube under fabric.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Bellanca 17-30 Viking?
Low-wing four-seat retractable with a tall, angular fin and a long nose.
How many passengers does the Bellanca 17-30 Viking carry?
Up to 3. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.
How far can the Bellanca 17-30 Viking fly?
Range is about 802 nmi.
How big is the Bellanca 17-30 Viking?
It is 26 ft 4 in long and 34 ft 2 in across the wings.
When did the Bellanca 17-30 Viking first fly?
Its first flight was in 1967.
How many Bellanca 17-30 Vikings have been built?
1,356 built.
How rare is a Bellanca 17-30 Viking in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Bellanca 17-30 Viking catch is worth 25 points.
