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Short 330 vs Short Skyvan

Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
Short 330 Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Short Brothers
First flight 22 August 1974 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1976 1963
Number produced 141 units 149 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 42.1 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 19.8 m
Height 5.0 m 4.6 m
Length 17.7 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,695 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 895 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The Short 330 and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Short Brothers and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 350 km/h for the Short 330 vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The Short 330 has an operational range of 1,695 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan operates at altitudes up to 6,858 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330.

The Short 330 has been produced in 141 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 11 years before the Short 330 (1963 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Short 330 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 330 is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Short 330 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 330 has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Short 330 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The Short 330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Short 330 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 330 is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Short 330 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.