Alexander Eaglerock Bullet Explained

The Bullet Monoplane or Alexander Eaglerock Bullet was a low wing cabin monoplane that was a departure from traditional biplane aircraft of the era.

Design and development

The Bullet 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 a retractable landing gear-equipped aircraft.[1] The aircraft experienced stability problems in spin testing, killing two pilots.[2] Few orders were delivered.[3]

The Bullet was a low wing, cabin aircraft with retractable conventional landing gear.[4] The fuselage was constructed with welded steel tubing and the wings were constructed with wooden spars and ribs, both with aircraft fabric covering.[5]

Operational history

An Alexander Eaglerock Bullet competed in the 1929 National Air Races.[6] Female pilot Jessie "Chubbie" Keith-Miller won two transcontinental air races piloting an Alexander Eaglerock Bullet.[7]

Variants

Data from: Aerofiles[8]

Eaglerock Bullet C-1
  • Powered by a Wright J-6 Whirlwind
    Eaglerock Bullet C-3
  • Powered by a Kinner K-5
    Eaglerock Bullet C-4
  • Powered by a Wright J-6 5-cylinder radial (optional Comet 7-E or Axelson-Floco B)
    Eaglerock Bullet C-5
  • Powered by a Wright J-6 5-cylinder radial (optional Comet 7-E or Axelson-Floco B)
    Eaglerock Bullet C-7
  • Aerodynamically improved - ATC#318 issued on 6 May 1930.[9]

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    Notes and References

    1. Book: The Denver Westerners brand book. Denver Posse. 246.
    2. Book: The air racers: aviation's golden era, 1909-1936. Terry Gwynn-Jones. 185.
    3. Book: A History in the Making: 80 Turbulent Years in the American General Aviation Industry. Donald M. Pattillo. 8.
    4. none. Flying Magazine. August 1985. 108.
    5. none. Aeronautics. September 1929. 28.
    6. Book: U.S. Civil Aircraft Series, Volume 8. Joseph P. Juptner. 64.
    7. Book: A Question of Evidence: The Casebook of Great Forensic Controversies. Colin Evans. 62.
    8. Web site: Eckland . K.O. . Alexander . aerofiles.com . 10 June 2020.
    9. Book: U.S. civil aircraft, Volume 4. Joseph P. Juptner. 65.

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