The 16th local legend of Microsoft Flight Simulator is Short SC.7 Skyvan

The 16th local legend of Microsoft Flight Simulator is Short SC.7 Skyvan. iniBuilds developed it for Microsoft, but the Short Brothers aerospace company manufactured the real-life version. Its production started in 1963 and ended in 1986.

What was the Short SC.7 Skyvan used for?

Initially, companies used the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft for cargo transport and skydiving. Also, it was the go-to for difficult air transport missions, and many companies such as Olympic Air, Macair Airlines, and Ryan Air Services used it.

Some people called it the Flying Shoebox.

Aircraft specifications

The Short SC.7 Skyvan has two engines, a long and narrow wing on top of its fuselage with supports for additional strength, and it is all-metal. Compared to regular passage aircraft, Skyvan doesn’t have a pressurized fuselage. Also, its design allows the maximization of the cargo space. On top of that, it has twin fins and rudders that improve its control and stability.

In addition, the aircraft has a rugged tricycle landing gear that lets it take off from various airfields. For example, it can take off from grass and gravel. Also, the model is efficient at loading and unloading goods because it has a large cargo door and an integrated ramp.

Despite lacking a pressurized fuselage, the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft operated from high-altitude airstrips from Nepal, carried the antenna for the Apollo mission, and the military used it for logistical support. The Skyvan can carry 19 passengers, 5157 pounds (2338 kg) of cargo, or a mix of both. Additionally, it can reach 715 horsepower thanks to its two Garrett AiResearch TPE-331-2-201A turboprop engines. That’s why it cruises at 173 mph, stalls at 69 mph, and reaches a top speed of 201 mph.

You can try the Skyvan in different biomes

The game lets you experience the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft in various environments. For example, you can land on a beach, take off from a side mountain, or explore the desert.

Microsoft Flight Simulator has sixteen liveries for the Short SC.7 Skyvan, and you can find a few of them below:

• Airliner – White
• Surveyor – White
• Military – Green
• Skydive – Clownfish
• Military – Grey
• Skydive – White
• Military – Green Camouflage
• Skydive – Pink
• Surveyor – Red

Ultimately, flying the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator can be a relaxing experience. However, you will need at least 7.88 GB available for the add-on and $14.99 to buy it from the in-sim Marketplace. If you don’t have the game, you can play it using the Xbox Game Pass, or buy it from Steam and other sources.

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