Short

Short Empire

Maritime patrol/transport flying boat

  • First flight1936
  • IntroductionDelivered 22 October 1936, First revenue flight 6 February 1937
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built42
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
5 (2 pilots, navigator, flight clerk and steward)
Length
88 ft
Wingspan
114 ft
Height
31 ft 9+3/4 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
200 mph
Range
760 mi
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × Bristol Pegasus Xc radial engines (920 hp / kW)

Flown by airlines 1