Douglas Cloudster II
Douglas · United States · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The Douglas Cloudster II was a postwar light transport prototype developed by Douglas Aircraft, reviving the name of the company's 1921 original Cloudster. It was a sleek low-wing monoplane intended for the private and executive market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.13 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-WWII single-engine private tourer
- Low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Named after Douglas's 1921 Cloudster forerunner
A streamlined low-wing monoplane with enclosed cabin and single nose-mounted piston engine, bearing a family resemblance to Douglas's more famous military designs of the era.
Specifications
- The Douglas Cloudster II has a length of 12.13 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.78 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 369 km/h (229 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + passengers.
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History
Douglas built the Cloudster II in the late 1940s as a high-performance personal aircraft. It was powered by a single piston engine and featured a retractable undercarriage. The type did not achieve production, as the market for postwar executive aircraft proved difficult.
Variants
A single prototype was built; no production variants followed.
Where you'll see it
The Cloudster II did not enter production or regular service.
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