Short 330
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The Short 330 (also SD3-30) is a small turboprop transport aircraft produced by Short Brothers. It seats up to 30 people and was relatively inexpensive and had low maintenance costs at the time of its introduction in 1976. The 330 was based on the SC.7 Skyvan. The C-23 Sherpa was a military version of the 330. Production of the aircraft ended in 1992, after 141 were produced. The Short 360 was a development of the Short 330.
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A Short 330 landing at Luis Muñoz Marín International, Puerto Rico | |
Role | Transport aircraft |
National origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
First flight | 22 August 1974 |
Introduction | 1976 |
Primary users | Air Cargo Carriers Corporate Air |
Produced | 1974–1992 |
Number built | 330-100: 68[1] 330-200: 73[1][2][3] |
Developed from | Short Skyvan |
Variants | Short 360 C-23A Sherpa |
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