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S.8 Calcutta

Short Brothers · Biplane airliner flying boat · Interwar (1919–1938)

S.8 Calcutta — Biplane airliner flying boat
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The Short Calcutta or S.8 was a civilian biplane airliner flying boat made by Short Brothers.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Flying Boat
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Short Brothers
Operator
Imperial Airways
Primary Role
Biplane airliner flying boat
Service Entry
1928
Produced
7
Engine
3× 9-cylinder radial engine
Thrust / Power
540 hp each
Length (ft)
66
Wingspan (ft)
93
Empty Weight (lb)
13845
MTOW (lb)
22500
Service Ceiling (ft)
13500
Range (mi)
650
Max Speed (mph)
118