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Let L-410 vs Short Skyvan

Let L-410 vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 365 vs 325 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 5,800 vs 5,670 kg, built 1,200 vs 149 units.

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Specifications
Let L-410 Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let Short Brothers
First flight 16 April 1969 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1970 1963
Number produced 1200 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 35.2 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 19.8 m
Height 5.8 m 4.6 m
Length 14.5 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 365 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,800 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Let L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Let L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Let L-410 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Let L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Let L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 7 years before the Let L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Let L-410 or Short Skyvan?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.