Short 330 vs Short 360
| British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 22 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 141 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $6.2 million |
| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,680 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 895 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 404 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,595 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,292 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,062 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 360 is faster with a maximum speed of 404 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 330 has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 360 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 360 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,292 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 360 is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 330 entered service first in 1976, 6 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Short 330 or Short 360?
The Short 360 has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.