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GAF Nomad vs Short Skyvan

GAF Nomad vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 311 vs 325 km/h, range 1,350 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 3,855 vs 5,670 kg, built 172 vs 149 units.

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Specifications
GAF Nomad Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GAF Short Brothers
First flight 23 July 1971 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1975 1963
Number produced 172 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.1 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 16.5 m 19.8 m
Height 5.5 m 4.6 m
Length 12.6 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,350 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,855 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,150 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 313 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The GAF Nomad has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The GAF Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 12 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GAF Nomad or Short Skyvan?
The GAF Nomad has been produced in greater numbers with 172 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.