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Short Sealand

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Short Sealand — Fixed Wing
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The Short SA.6 Sealand was a light commercial amphibious aircraft designed and produced by Short Brothers. It was sized to accommodate between five and seven passengers as well as to suit the general overseas market in territories with suitable water access and/or runways. It could take off from and land on rivers, lakes and sheltered bays or prepared runways, and could be flown by either a single pilot or a pilot and navigator.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
2× inverted inline air cooled piston
Thrust / Power
340 hp each
Length (ft)
42
Wingspan (ft)
59
Empty Weight (lb)
7007
MTOW (lb)
9100
Endurance (hr)
3.5 hr
Service Ceiling (ft)
20600
Range (mi)
660
Max Speed (mph)
187