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 of introduction | 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 of introduction | 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 |
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 | -- km |
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—‰ |