American Eagle A-129
American Eagle Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The American Eagle A-129 was an American three-seat open-cockpit biplane first flown in 1929. It was designed by Giuseppe Bellanca and built by the American Eagle Aircraft Corporation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Three-seat open-cockpit biplane
- Single Kinner K-5 five-cylinder radial engine
- Designed by Giuseppe Bellanca
An open-cockpit biplane with a pilot and two passengers, powered by a Kinner K-5 radial engine driving a two-bladed wooden fixed-pitch propeller.
Specifications
- The American Eagle A-129 has a length of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The A-129 first flew in 1929. It was developed from the American Eagle A-101.
Variants
The A-129 was developed from the American Eagle A-101. It was powered by a 100 hp Kinner K-5 five-cylinder radial engine.
Where you'll see it
More than 400 were built, and they were used for training, barnstorming and by private owners. Several are still airworthy or displayed in museums.
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