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Rearwin Cloudster Aircraft history performance and specifications
The
Cloudster was less than a commercial success ( More than 124 built )
in 1939. A few were modified for use by Pan Am ( and others ) as an
instrument flying trainer. It marked the change from tandem seating to
side-by-side for Rearwin.
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Rearwin Cloudster |
| Specifications |
8090
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8125
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8135
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8135T
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| Aircraft Type Certificate |
711
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711
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711
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711
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| Engine |
Ken-Royce 5F
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Ken-Royce 7F
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Ken-Royce 7G |
Ken-Royce 7G
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| Horsepower |
90
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125
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125
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125
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| Wing Span |
34.146 ft
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34.146 ft
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34.146 ft
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34.146 ft
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| Length |
21.5 ft
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21.5 ft
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21.5 ft
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21.5 ft
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| Height |
7.33 ft
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7.33 ft
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7.33 ft
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7.33 ft
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| Wheel Tread |
80 in
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80 in
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80 in
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80 in
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| Wheels |
18x18x3
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18x18x3
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18x18x3
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18x18x3
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| Brakes |
Goodyear
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Goodyear
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Goodyear
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Goodyear
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| Wing Area (including
aileron) |
161.8 sq ft
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161.8 sq ft
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161.8 sq ft
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161.8 sq ft
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| Power Loading |
18.16 lbs/hp
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15 lbs/hp
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15.8 lbs/hp
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15.8 lbs/hp
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| Wing Loading |
10.10 lbs/sq ft
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11.125 lbs/sq ft
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11.73 lbs/sq ft
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11.73 lbs/sq ft
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| Empty Weight |
1,000 lbs
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1,040 lbs
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1,140 lbs
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1,340 lbs
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| Useful Load |
635 lbs
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760 lbs
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760 lbs
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760 lbs
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| Gross Weight |
1,635 lbs
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1,800 lbs
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1,900 lbs
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1,900 lbs
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| Baggage |
50 lbs
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50 lbs
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20 lbs
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20 lbs
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| Fuel Capacity |
34 gal
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34 gal
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34 gal
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34 gal
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| Fuel Consumption |
5 gal/hr
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7 gal/hr
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7 gal/hr
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7 gal/hr
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| Oil Capacity |
2.25 gal
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3 gal
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3 gal
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3 gal
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| Maximum Speed |
125 mph
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145 mph
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135 mph
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135 mph
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| Cruising Speed |
110 mph
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125 mph
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120 mph
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120 mph
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| Landing Speed |
48 mph
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48 mph
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50 mph
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50 mph
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| Cruising Range |
675 miles
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625 miles
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600 miles
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600 miles
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| Rate of Climb |
750 ft/min
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1,000 ft/min
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860 ft/min
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860 ft/min
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| Service Ceiling |
14,000 feet
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17,000 feet
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16,000 feet
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16,000 feet
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Standard Equipment |
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Airspeed
Indicator, Altimeter, Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge, Oil Temperature
Gauge, Compass, Switch, Two Fuel Gauges, Exhaust Manifold, Carburettor
Heater, NACA Cowling, Pressure Baffling, Carburettor Air Cleaner,
Altitude Mixture Control, Plexiglas Windshield, Brakes, Parking Brake,
Tail Wheel - 8 inch, Navigation Lights, Battery, Ball Bearing Controls
Throughout, Two Cabin Doors with Yale Type Locks, Dual Controls,
Luggage Compartment (size 8 cu feet 50 lbs capacity), Complete Cabin
Upholstery, Air Foam Cushions and Seat Backs, Fire Extinguisher, Tool
Kit, Engine Manual, First Aid Kit, Safety Belts, and Log Books. |
| Special
Equipment |
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Cabin Heater,
Generator, Landing Lights, Radio, Electric Starter, Flares, Float
Fittings, Special Instruments, Wheel Pants, Metal Propeller, Skis,
Floats. |
| Colours |
Stearman Vermilion with Insignia Blue Trim, Insignia Blue with Red
Trim.
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