Alexander Eaglerock Bullet
Alexander Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Bullet Monoplane, or Alexander Eaglerock Bullet, was a low-wing cabin monoplane that was a departure from the traditional biplane aircraft of its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Welded steel tube fuselage and wooden-spar wings, both fabric covered |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cabin monoplane, a departure from the biplanes of its era
- Retractable conventional landing gear
- Welded steel tube fuselage and wooden-spar wings, both fabric covered
Look for a low-wing cabin monoplane with a radial engine and retractable wheels, unusual for a late 1920s light aeroplane.
Specifications
- The Alexander Eaglerock Bullet has a length of 8.18 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 238 km/h (148 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built at the beginning of the Great Depression. Company owner J. Don Alexander said he was inspired by ducks tucking in their legs to build an aircraft with retractable landing gear. It first flew in February 1929.
Variants
The Bullet C-1 used a Wright J-6 Whirlwind and the C-3 a Kinner K-5. The C-4 and C-5 had a 165 hp Wright J-6, and the C-7 was aerodynamically improved.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft experienced stability problems in spin testing that killed two pilots, and few orders were delivered. One competed in the 1929 National Air Races, and Jessie "Chubbie" Keith-Miller won two transcontinental air races flying one.
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