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The Skyvan had its origins in the Miles Aerovan, the concept of which was taken on by Short in a radically overhauled design. The high aspect ratio SC.7 Skyvan prototype flew with Continental piston engines, but it was decided that turboprop power was required, so the prototype and early production (Series 2) examples were ultimately fitted with Astazou II turboprops. These engines were not ideal for hot-and-high conditions or American customers, however, so the Series 3 was upgraded to the specified Garrett type. In all, 149 Skyvans were built and sold to commercial freight/passenger 'bush' operators and military/paramilitary
This sole example of the Skyvan sold to the Sharjah Amiri Air Wing was delivered in 1986. It was also the last Skyvan build completed.
operators up until 1986. The Skyliner was a dedicated passenger-carrying version.
 | A three-view drawing (689 x 818) |
| MODEL | Skyvan Series 3 |
| CREW | 2 |
| PASSENGERS | 19 |
| ENGINE | 2 x Garrett TPE331-201 turbo-prop, 533kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 5670 kg | 12500 lb |
| Empty weight | 3500 kg | 7716 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 19.79 m | 65 ft 11 in |
| Length | 12.22 m | 40 ft 1 in |
| Height | 4.6 m | 15 ft 1 in |
| Wing area | 34.65 m2 | 372.97 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Cruise speed | 325 km/h | 202 mph |
| Ceiling | 6860 m | 22500 ft |
| Range w/max.fuel | 1117 km | 694 miles |
| Range w/max.payload | 450 km | 280 miles |
| Sven. (THE Sven), 16.02.2013 Just in case anyone thinks I left the comment about the more streamlined nose. It wasn't me!
A good aeroplane with a history that goes back to some other great aircraft. | | AYIED ALAHMADI, alahmadi=aol.com, 15.02.2013 there are four storage SC-7 is going for sale soon. they are base in Saudi Arabia. | | Kelly Wellington, wellingtonkd=gmail.com, 17.10.2012 Yes...Airfix made a model of the SC-7, now OOP.
For those who want a more pointed nose (aerodynamic) and a longer range, I suggest you look into the Short Sherpa. | | Jim Kreinhop, jkyk=comcast.net, 06.08.2012 I waqs flown a couple of times in the Skyvan from Cape Romanzoff to Bethel, AK in 1974-75. I believe it was Wien Airlines. | | Miguel Benjamin, sojushi=hotmail.com, 13.07.2012 Good day sir,
I am contacting you with hopes of finding a certify flight instructor for
the shorts SC7 skyvan. The Guyana Defence Force located in Guyana South
America is presently putting our skyvan back in service and need help in
finding an instructor to get the crew current. Any help would be welcomed.
Thank you
Miguel Benjamin | | Fred60, fernandomcmarques=clix.pt, 18.06.2012 Hi Martyn Hayes
I would love to build a Skyvan. If it possible i need a copy of the R/C plans for the Skyvan.
Thanks a lot. | | Jon, jvt7532=aol.com, 14.06.2012 Hi Martyn, would love to get a copy of the R/C plans for the Skyvan. | | alfedo Moreno, morenoortiz=msn.com, 28.05.2012 Por favor si alguien me puede informar cuanto cuesta de fabrica y cuanto ya usado para tener una ida ya que hay un grupo de persona de | | Martyn Hayes, gabbler76dictum=dodo.com.au, 02.05.2012 I have plans for a balsa wood radio controlled flying model of the Skyvan if anyone is interested. | | daniel, lorna.meyer=sympatico.ca, 14.01.2012 wasent this plane in the movie rio? | | Pertti Lehtinen, pepe.lehtinen=kolumbus.fi, 16.04.2011 Have flown both formerly BAW Transport and still flying passanger version of the type (OH-SBA) as well as the FAR 23 freighter version (OH-SBB). OH-SBA is still in a very active (Aalto University) role, so if anybody has any information of awailable parts, pls inform me asap. About Take-Off and Landing performance details I have both actual and Factory estimated(prior certification)numbers. If you have any further questions/info, tell me PLEASE!
"Pepe"
Pertti Lehtinen | | Sven, wackermaloney=yahoo.com, 11.12.2010 Now, THAT'S how a plane should look. Would prefer more pointed-streamlined nose and more range, 450kms is a bit, er, short, perhaps one could mount some extra tanks in the roofline if the load allows, 900kms would be brill, saving much time. Small but load-worthy planes like this are very practical, they can fly-in-and-out of just about anywhere, making it the Transit of the skies. | | T. Morrison, jmorr10421=aol.com, 26.09.2010 Does anyone have a model of the SC7?. I would be interested in buying one. | | rodo, rodohalk=gmail.com, 07.07.2010 do you remember this,totoche.polyglota
Eric | | Elliott Weinstein, lotsawing=yahoo.com, 18.01.2010 Has anyone ever converted this aircraft to a flying "motor home? | | Tim Spurge, tim.spurge=btconnect.com, 11.09.2009 What runway length does this aircraft require to take off at max weight and to land? | | TITUS, sss.av=telkom.net, 26.06.2009 We have 2 ea SC-7 DUNLOP - Brake Assy PN.AH52109.
Never used ( OLD-NS). Some body need these parts?
Picture at http://aircraftsurplusparts.blogspot.com
you can find many surplus parts | | Titus, sss.av=telkom.net, 26.06.2009 We have 2 ea SC-7 DUNLOP - Brake Assy PN.AH52109.
Never used ( OLD-NS). Some body need these parts? | | Bruce Milne, bmilne=bluebottle.com, 23.11.2008 Flew very many times in the "Van" to & from Abu Dhabi to Das Island in the UAE. It was affectingly known as "The Whispering Nissan Hut" |
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