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Short Skyvan vs Twin Pioneer

Short Skyvan vs Twin Pioneer at a glance — top speed 325 vs 266 km/h, range 1,115 vs 1,273 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 6,622 kg, built 149 vs 87 units.

Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Twin Pioneer
Specifications
Short Skyvan Twin Pioneer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Scottish Aviation
First flight 17 January 1963 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1963 1956
Number produced 149 units 87 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 35.1 m² 62.3 m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 23.3 m
Height 4.6 m 3.7 m
Length 12.2 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 266 km/h
Operational range 1,115 km 1,273 km
Service ceiling 6,858 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 6,622 kg
Empty weight 3,331 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 533 kW 2 x 403 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Short Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the Twin Pioneer's 266 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer has a longer range at 1,273 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the Twin Pioneer's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,622 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the Short Skyvan which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Short Skyvan or Twin Pioneer?
The Short Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 87 units of the Twin Pioneer.