Short

Short Singapore

Maritime patrol flying boat

  • First flight1926
  • Introduction1935
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built37
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
6–7
Length
64 ft 2 in
Wingspan
90 ft
Height
23 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
136 mph
Range
1,000 mi
Service ceiling
14,800 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × Rolls-Royce Kestrel VIII/IX liquid-cooled V12 engines (tandem configuration) (610 hp / kW / shp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 3× 0.303 in (7.7 mm) Lewis guns in nose, waist and tail positions; Bombs: Up to 1100 lb of bombs under wings