Short S.8 Calcutta - Specifications

Specifications

Data from British Civil Aircraft 1919-1972:Volume III

General characteristics

• Crew: 3
• Capacity: 15
• Length: 66 ft 9 in (20.35 m)
• Wingspan: 93 ft 0 in (28.35 m)
• Height: 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m)
• Wing area: 1,825 ft² (170 m²)
• Empty weight: 13,845 lb (6,293 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 22,500 lb (10,227 kg)
• Powerplant: 3 × Bristol Jupiter IXF radial engine, 540 hp (403 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 118 mph (103 kn, 190 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 97 mph (84 kn, 156 km/h)
• Range: 650 mi (565 nmi, 1,046 km)
• Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4,120 m)
• Rate of climb: 750 ft/min (3.8 m/s)