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C-23 Sherpa vs Short Skyvan

C-23 Sherpa vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 467 vs 325 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 5,670 kg, built 60 vs 149 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Short Brothers
First flight 6 August 1984 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1984 1963
Number produced 60 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 42.1 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 19.8 m
Height 5.0 m 4.6 m
Length 17.7 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 21 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.