| Bullet Monoplane | |
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| Role | Cabin monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Alexander Aircraft Company |
| Designer | Albert Mooney |
| First flight | February 1929 |
| Introduction | 1929 |
| Number built | 11 |
The Bullet Monoplane or Alexander Eaglerock Bullet was a low wing cabin monoplane that was a departure from traditional biplane aircraft of the era.
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]
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]
Data from: Aerofiles[8]
Data from American Airplane Specifications[10]
General characteristics
Performance
