Short SC.7 Skyvan prototype G-ASCN
The first Short SC.7 Skyvan prototype, registered G-ASCN and constructed as c/n SH.1828, made the type's first flight from Sydenham, Belfast on 17 January 1963. It began the program with two Continental GTSIO-520 piston engines before later development re-engining, making the airframe significant to the family’s STOL cargo-aircraft lineage.
Identity
- Aliases
- G-ASCNc/n SH.1828Skyvan 1SC.7 Series 1 prototype
- Name
- Short SC.7 Skyvan prototype G-ASCN
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The first Short SC.7 Skyvan prototype, registered G-ASCN and constructed as c/n SH.1828, made the type's first flight from Sydenham, Belfast on 17 January 1963. It began the program with two Continental GTSIO-520 piston engines before later development re-engining, making the airframe significant to the family’s STOL cargo-aircraft lineage.
- First Flight Date
- 1963-01-17
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:04:39 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:04:39 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- SH.1828
- Vehicle Code
- Skyvan 1 prototype