Short Skyvan

Summary

Category Transport aircraft
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
First flight17 January 1963
Year of introduction1963
Number produced149 units

Description

The Short Skyvan is a military aircraft developed and manufactured by the British company Short Brothers for various mission requirements. It was designed and introduced during the late 1960s with the goal of fulfilling a range of roles, including transport, surveillance, and parachuting. Constructed with a twin-engine turboprop configuration, the aircraft possesses a unique box-like structure that maximizes internal space for carrying cargo or passengers. The Short Skyvan has been deployed by multiple military organizations worldwide to support diverse operations such as airdrops, medical evacuation, aerial observation, and search and rescue missions. Its versatility and adaptable design have made it a reliable platform for military applications.

Technical specifications

Version: Skyvan 3
Maximum speed 325 km/h (202 mph)
Wing area35.1 m² (378.0 sqft)
Wingspan19.8 m (64.9 ft)
Height4.6 m (15.1 ft)
Length12.2 m (40.1 ft)
Service ceiling6858 m (22500 ft)
Empty weight3331 kg (7344 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight5670 kg (12500 lbs)
Climb rate8.33 m/s (27.3 ft/s)
Powerplant2 × turboprops Garrett TPE331-201 delivering 533 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Guyana Guyana 3
Uganda Uganda 1

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

United Arab EmiratesArgentinaAustriaBotswanaGhanaGambiaGuyanaIndonesiaJapanLesothoMexicoMauritaniaNepalOmanPanamaSingaporeUgandaYemen