Short 330
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| First flight | 22 August 1974 |
| Year of introduction | 1976 |
| Number produced | 141 units |
Description
The Short 330 is a fixed-wing military aircraft developed for various missions and deployed by several armed forces around the world. The aircraft was primarily designed and manufactured by the British aerospace company Short Brothers. It entered service in the 1970s and has since been utilized in different roles, such as cargo transport, surveillance, and maritime patrol. The Short 330 features a twin-engine configuration, a turboprop propulsion system, and a rugged airframe to withstand challenging operational conditions. It has proven to be a reliable and versatile platform for military operations, contributing to the successful execution of various missions.
Technical specifications
| Version: C-23A Sherpa | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h (281 mph) |
| Wing area | 42 m² (452.1 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m (74.9 ft) |
| Height | 5.0 m (16.3 ft) |
| Length | 18 m (59.1 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 8230 m (27001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 6441 kg (14200 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10387 kg (22899 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 60.0 m/s (196.9 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbines Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45R delivering 895 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Philippines | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
United Arab Emirates • Philippines • Thailand • United States • Venezuela
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