Eberman 1930 Monoplane
Eberman · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Eberman 1930 Monoplane was an original Anzani-powered aircraft design by Gus Eberman, built in Geneva, Illinois, in 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing monoplane with steel lift struts
- Open cockpit and conventional landing gear
- Six-cylinder two-row Anzani radial engine
A single-seat high-wing monoplane with steel lift struts, an open cockpit and conventional landing gear, about 6.53 m long with a 9.55 m wingspan.
Specifications
- The Eberman 1930 Monoplane has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.55 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a high-wing monoplane with conventional landing gear and an open cockpit. The wings used fir spars with steel lift struts, the fuselage was all wood and the tail surfaces were welded steel tubing with fabric covering.
Variants
It was powered by an 80 hp Anzani six-cylinder two-row radial; a 1928 Anzani engine was later installed as a replacement.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft flew for 105 minutes in total before its first engine failure. The replacement engine failed after 12 hours.
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