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The Eaglerock series of touring biplanes proved popular in 1930’s
America. Other versions included the A-2 first flown in 1928 and powered
by a 90hp(67kW) Curtiss; the A-3/A-4 powered by a 150hp(112kW) Hispano-Suiza;
the Eaglerock Long-Wing (250* built) first flown in 1926 powered with a
90hp(67kW) Curtiss and with a maximum take-off weight of 2230lb(1012kg).
The similarly powered Eaglerock Combo-Wing (150* built) first flew in
1927 with a maximum take-off weight of 2180lb(989kg). The Eaglerock A-12
(9 built) first flew in 1929 powered by a 130hp(97kW) Comet. Among the
last aircraft built by Alexander were 30 D-2 Flyabouts, a 2 seater
powered by a 45hp33kW) Szekely and a maximum take-off weight of
982lb(445kg). A healthy number of Eaglerocks remain active mainly in the
US.
NC439V
c/n 993
USA
3 seat biplane first flown
in 1928
Engine: 220hp(164kW) Wright
Length: 23’11”(7.29m)
Height: 9’10”(2.99m)
Wingspan: 36’8”(2.03m)
No.built: 400*
Range: 495miles(796km)
Cruising speed: 108mph(173kmh) Empty weight: 1705lb(774kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2491lb(1131kg)
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