Sample pages from an eight-page high performance rocketry brochure by Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc., published in the mid 1980s. Sharing the provenance, down to the zip code, with the previously featured Astro Dynamics Corporation, Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. similarly hailed from Everett/WA and also catered primarily to parties interested in serious, high-powered rocket applications. There were many other obvious parallels between the two companies.
According to this brochure, Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. offered both rockets and propulsion, and it was particularly the description of their motors that set the company apart from most others of the period. The high power Eagle Dual Thrust Motors operated in two phases ("two motors in one"); a boost phase provided maximum acceleration, while a second, longer burning sustainer phase was designed to provide the rocket with a steady momentum. The propulsion means mentioned in the brochure range from 24 mm G40 motors to "professional Aquila System motors for use by science and industry".
Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. also offered three series of rockets with payload compartments: Series I consisted of rockets using 24 to 29 mm motors. Series II was designed for "advanced sounding rocket activities". The Aquila System consisted of a complete sounding rocket system "specifically made or scientific and industrial applications".
The Eagle 150 and Eagle 175 rockets were powered by G motors and recovered by streamer. Eagle 200, Eagle 250, and Eagle 300 were intended for the aforementioned Dual Thrust motors and recovered via parachute.
Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. also provided parts and supplies, such as glass/epoxy sheet stock, epoxy adhesives, a digital electronic timer, body tubes, nose cones, and other components.
Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc. brochure pages © by Eagle Aerospace Systems Inc., Everett/WA.
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