Short 330 vs Skyvan
| 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 utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,115 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Short 330 is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Short 330 has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Short 330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Short 330 is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 13 years before the Short 330 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Short 330 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.