American Eagle Eaglet
American Eagle Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Eaglet 31 is a United States two-seat tandem ultra-light high-winged monoplane of the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.63 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Two seats in tandem
- Single 30 hp Szekely SR-3 engine
It is a high-wing monoplane with tandem seating and a 30 hp Szekely SR-3 engine.
Specifications
- The American Eagle Eaglet has a length of 6.63 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.44 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 129 km/h (80 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was intended as a low-cost aircraft and first flew on 30 June 1930. It was introduced in 1930.
Variants
Variants included the Eaglet 230, 231, A-31, and the B-31 and B-32, differing mainly in engine; about 93 were built.
Where you'll see it
Its limited production run relegated it to a footnote in aviation history.
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