Short 360 facts for kids

A Short 360 plane from British Airways Express.

The Short 360 is a cool British airplane. It has two engines and was made by a company called Short Brothers in Belfast. This plane is designed to carry about 30 passengers on shorter flights within a country. It's like a bigger version of another plane, the Short 330. The first Short 360 flew for the very first time in 1981. These planes were built for about ten years, from 1981 to 1991.

What Makes the Short 360 Special?

The Short 360 was designed to be a simple and reliable plane. It was built to fly shorter routes. This made it perfect for connecting smaller cities. It could land on shorter runways too.

Design and Features

The Short 360 looks a bit different from other planes. It has a very boxy body. This shape helps it carry more passengers or cargo. It also has a high wing. This means the wings are attached to the top of the plane's body.

The plane has two powerful propeller engines. These engines are called turboprops. They are good for fuel efficiency on shorter flights. The Short 360 can fly at a speed of about 240 miles per hour (386 km/h).

How It's Used

Most Short 360 planes were used by airlines. They carried people on short trips. Some were also changed to carry cargo instead of passengers. These are called freighters. They help deliver packages and goods.

Many different airlines around the world have used the Short 360. It was popular because it was reliable. It was also not too expensive to operate. Some of these planes are still flying today!

Images for kids

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  The prototype at the 1982 Farnborough Airshow

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  Nightexpress freighter with windows plugged

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  Air Cargo Carriers is the largest operator with 17 aircraft

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  Air Cargo Carriers Flight 1290 damage caused by brake fire.

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  Front view showing the square cross section and braced wing

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  Three-abreast seating of aircraft

See also

In Spanish: Short 360 para niños