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Short C-23 Sherpa
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Cessna 208 Caravan
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers | Cessna |
| Type | Light & general aviation | Light & general aviation |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1982 | 1982 |
| Status | In service | In production |
| Units built | 34 | 3,000 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 12.67 m |
| Wingspan | — | 15.88 m |
| Height | — | 4.32 m |
| Wing area | — | 26.0 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | — | 2,145 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | — | 3,995 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Cruise speed | — | 344 km/h |
| Range | — | 1,689 km |
| Service ceiling | — | 7,620 m |
| Rate of climb | — | 6.5 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | — | 1–2 |
| Seats (typical) | — | 9 |
| Seats (max.) | — | 14 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | — | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | — | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 |
| Power (each) | — | 645 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.