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1926 Eaglerock
Manufactured by Alexander
Civilian Aircraft
This Eaglerock is known as a "Longwing" because the lower wings have a greater span than the uppers. This was done to reduce the wing loading which would give the ship better performance at high altitudes. The "longwing" idea proved to be of marginal value and was soon dropped.
This Eaglerock is known as a "Longwing" because the lower wings
have a greater span than the uppers. This was done to reduce the wing loading
which would give the ship better performance at high altitudes. The "longwing" idea
proved to be of marginal value and was soon dropped.
The ship is powered by a 90 horsepower Curtiss OX-5 engine of World War One vintage.
Following World War One, many OX-5 engines were available at low prices and these
engines powered many of America's civil aircraft for over a decade following
the end of the conflict. This Eaglerock would cruise at about 70 miles per hour.
The ship represents the state of the art in 1926.
The Alexander Aircraft Corporation had financial problems in the early 1930's
and liquidated. Most of the Alexander assets were acquired by Aircraft Mechanics
Incorporated, now known and A.M.I. and the Alexander legacy continued in A.M.I.
for many years. The company still exists today.
When Alexander Aircraft was building the Eaglerocks in Englewood, they maintained
a flying field in Denver County. This field was located where the Marriott Hotel
Southeast now stands (1-25 and Hamden).
Our Eaglerock
This Alexander Eaglerock was built in Englewood, Colorado in 1926. It was the
sixteenth Eaglerock off the production line. Alexander built about 100 of these
aircraft in Englewood before their factory burned. They then moved to Colorado
Springs where they built approximately 1000 more Alexander aircraft. During the
period 1926-1931, Alexander Aircraft was the largest aircraft manufacturer in
the world.
Specifications:
- Role/Category: Civilian
- Powerplant: 90 Horsepower Curtiss OX-5 Engine
- Speed: 70 MPH
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