Alexander Eaglerock

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The Alexander Eaglerock was a biplane produced in the United States in the 1920s by Alexander Aircraft Company of Colorado Springs, Colorado. [1]

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It was a fixed-gear three-seater, and was offered in two models, one with a Hispano-Suiza "A" engine of 150 hp (110 kW), priced at US$4000, and one with a Wright J-5 Whirlwind, priced at $6500. The Eaglerock was also available fitted with a variety of other engines, of up to 270 hp (200 kW), with prices starting at $2250. [1]

Surviving aircraft

Whirlwind-powered Eaglerock on display at Denver International Airport Eaglerock-front.jpg
Whirlwind-powered Eaglerock on display at Denver International Airport

Specifications (Eaglerock A-1)

Alexander Eaglerock A-7 3-view drawing from Aero Digest April 1928 Alexander Eaglerock A-7 3-view Aero Digest April 1928.png
Alexander Eaglerock A-7 3-view drawing from Aero Digest April 1928

Data from American Airplane Specifications [13]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

(Partial listing, only covers most numerous types)

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Citations

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