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Let L-410 vs Short Skyvan

Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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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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Overview

The Let L-410 and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Let and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 365 km/h for the Let L-410 vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The Let L-410 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The Let L-410 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan.

The Let L-410 has been produced in 1,200 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 6 years before the Let L-410 (1963 vs 1969).

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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.