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.

Rearwin Cloudster
Specifications

8090

8125

8135

8135T

Aircraft Type Certificate

711

711

711

711

Engine

Ken-Royce 5F

Ken-Royce 7F

Ken-Royce 7G

Ken-Royce 7G

Horsepower

90

125

125

125

Wing Span

34.146 ft

34.146 ft

34.146 ft

34.146 ft

Length

21.5 ft

21.5 ft

21.5 ft

21.5 ft

Height

7.33 ft

7.33 ft

7.33 ft

7.33 ft

Wheel Tread

80 in

80 in

80 in

80 in

Wheels

18x18x3

18x18x3

18x18x3

18x18x3

Brakes

Goodyear

Goodyear

Goodyear

Goodyear

Wing Area (including aileron)

161.8 sq ft

161.8 sq ft

161.8 sq ft

161.8 sq ft

Power Loading

18.16 lbs/hp

15 lbs/hp

15.8 lbs/hp

15.8 lbs/hp

Wing Loading

10.10 lbs/sq ft

11.125 lbs/sq ft

11.73 lbs/sq ft

11.73 lbs/sq ft

Empty Weight

1,000 lbs

1,040 lbs

1,140 lbs

1,340 lbs

Useful Load

635 lbs

760 lbs

760 lbs

760 lbs

Gross Weight

1,635 lbs

1,800 lbs

1,900 lbs

1,900 lbs

Baggage

50 lbs

50 lbs

20 lbs

20 lbs

Fuel Capacity

34 gal

34 gal

34 gal

34 gal

Fuel Consumption

5 gal/hr

7 gal/hr

7 gal/hr

7 gal/hr

Oil Capacity

2.25 gal

3 gal

3 gal

3 gal

Maximum Speed

125 mph

145 mph

135 mph

135 mph

Cruising Speed

110 mph

125 mph

120 mph

120 mph

Landing Speed

48 mph

48 mph

50 mph

50 mph

Cruising Range

675 miles

625 miles

600 miles

600 miles

Rate of Climb

750 ft/min

1,000 ft/min

860 ft/min

860 ft/min

Service Ceiling

14,000 feet

17,000 feet

16,000 feet

16,000 feet

Standard Equipment

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

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.