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Short 360 vs Short Skyvan

Short 360 vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 404 vs 325 km/h, range 1,595 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 12,292 vs 5,670 kg, built 165 vs 149 units.

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Specifications
Short 360 Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Short Brothers
First flight 1 June 1981 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1982 1963
Number produced 165 units 149 units
Average unit price $6.2 million --
Wing area 42.1 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 19.8 m
Height 7.2 m 4.6 m
Length 21.6 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 404 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,595 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,292 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 7,870 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,062 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 360 is faster with a maximum speed of 404 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 360 has a longer range at 1,595 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 360 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,292 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 360 is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 19 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Short 360 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 360 has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.