Short SC.7 Skyvan
1963 transport aircraft family by Short Brothers / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Short SC.7 Skyvan (nicknamed the "Flying Shoebox")[1] is a British 19-seat twin-turboprop aircraft manufactured by Short Brothers of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used mainly for short-haul freight and skydiving.
Quick Facts SC.7 Skyvan, Role ...
SC.7 Skyvan | |
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Skyvan at RAF Fairford, England, 2018 | |
Role | Utility aircraft |
National origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
First flight | 17 January 1963 |
Status | In limited service |
Produced | 1963-1986 |
Number built | 149 |
Developed into | Short 330 Short 360 C-23 Sherpa |
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The Short 330 and Short 360 are stretched models of the original SC.7, designed as regional airliners. A military version developed from this family is the C-23 Sherpa.