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S.7 Mussel

Short Brothers · United Kingdom · Interwar (1919–1938)

S.7 Mussel — Fixed Wing
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The Short S.7 Mussel was a single-engined two-seat monoplane built by Short Brothers to test the performance of their duralumin monocoque floats. Two were built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Short Brothers
Service Entry
1926
Produced
2
Engine
1× four-cylinder air-cooled inline engine
Thrust / Power
65 hp
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
1030
MTOW (lb)
1576
Range (mi)
260
Max Speed (mph)
82