Short Brothers Short SC.7 Skyvan

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Rare Short SC.7 Skyvan N193WW on approach, a classic utility 'flying shoebox' and favorite among skydivers.

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Aircraft

Short SC.7 Skyvan SHER

Civilian/Utility paint, likely operator-specific

N193WW

Registration

Manufacturer

Short Brothers

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Insights

Aviation History

The \'flying shoebox\' is famous for its boxy fuselage and rear ramp, used globally for skydiving, cargo, and utility work.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 100 active worldwide, production ended in 1986; now a rare type.

Record Flights

Widely used for aerial survey, paradrop, and as a regional commuter; no major record flights.

Safety & Events

Well-known for reliability in remote and austere operations, used by various military and civil operators; several have been involved in routine skydiving incidents, typically non-fatal.

Future Outlook

Most remaining aircraft used in specialist, parachuting, or remote logistics ops; a few preserved in museums.

Specifications

2 × Honeywell (Garrett) TPE331 turboprop

Engine

19.81 m

Wingspan

12.67 m

Length

1,532 km

Range

292 km/h

Speed

19 passengers or up to 2,720 kg cargo

Capacity

5,670 kg

MTOW

5.12 m

Height

715 shp (533 kW) per engine

Thrust

Approx. 86 dB; Pre-ICAO Chapter 4 standard

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