Overview
AeroCorner features profiles for 6 Short Brothers aircraft. This includes 2 Cargo Airplanes, 2 Passenger Turbo Props, 1 Military Propellor Plane, and 1 Military Trainer. Each profile includes performance data, photo galleries, dimensions, and operational history.
- Largest: Short Belfast (Wingspan: 158 ft 10 in · 48.42 m )
- Heaviest: Short Belfast (MTOW: 230,000 lb · 104,500 kg )
- Fastest: Short Belfast (Top speed: 292 kt · 336 mph · 541 km/h )
Short Brothers, often called Shorts, is a historic British manufacturer known for pioneering flying boats, early jet airliners, and later regional commuter aircraft. Established in the early days of powered flight, the company produced innovative designs across military and civil sectors. Shorts eventually became part of Bombardier, carrying forward its engineering heritage.
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Background
Short Brothers, often called Shorts, is a historic British manufacturer known for pioneering flying boats, early jet airliners, and later regional commuter aircraft. Established in the early days of powered flight, the company produced innovative designs across military and civil sectors. Shorts eventually became part of Bombardier, carrying forward its engineering heritage.