Short Brothers (Shorts) S.25 Sunderland

Maritime Patrol / Anti-Submarine Flying Boat

Short Brothers (Shorts) S-25 Sandringham © Steve Petch
Photo ©: Steve Petch (Photos at airliners.net)
The Short S.25 Sunderland is a four-engine maritime patrol / anti-submarine (ASW) flying boat produced by the British manufacturer Short Brothers. The Short Seaford is a version of the Sunderland designed as a maritime patrol bomber for RAF Coastal Command, the initial designation was Sunderland Mark IV. The Short S.25 Sandringham is a civil version of the Sunderland with a capacity of max. 45 passengers.
The S.25 Sunderland is a development of the Short S.23 Empire passenger flying boat.
Crew8-11
Propulsion4 Radial Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-1830-90B Twin Wasp
Engine Power (each)895 kW1200 hp
Speed343 km/h185 kts
  213 mph
Service Ceiling5.456 m17.900 ft
Range4.328 km2.337 NM
2.689 mi.
Empty Weight16.738 kg36.900 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight29.484 kg65.000 lbs
Wing Span34,38 m112 ft 10 in
Wing Area156,7 m²1687 ft²
Length26,00 m85 ft 4 in
Height10,52 m34 ft 6 in
First Flight16.10.1937
Production Statusout of production
Total Production721
Developed fromShort S.23 Empire
ICAO CodeSAND
Data for (Version)Shorts S.25 Sunderland Mk. V
VariantsSunderland Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V, Seaford, Sandringham

[Photo-ID: 1256] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16
Short S-25 Sunderland V, Royal Air Force, ML796, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25 Sunderland V
Royal Air Force
Reg.: ML796
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 13126] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
Short S-25 Sunderland V, Royal Air Force, ML796, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2016Short
S-25 Sunderland V
Royal Air Force
Reg.: ML796
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 13127] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
Short S-25 Sunderland V, Royal Air Force, ML796, c/n ,© Karsten Palt, 2016Short
S-25 Sunderland V
Royal Air Force
Reg.: ML796
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 1031] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]
[Photo-ID: 1032] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]
[Photo-ID: 1033] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]
[Photo-ID: 1034] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]
[Photo-ID: 1035] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]
[Photo-ID: 1036] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]
[Photo-ID: 1037] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-10
Short S-25V Sandringham 4, Ansett Flying Boat Services, VH-BRC, c/n SH55C,© Karsten Palt, 2008Short
S-25V Sandringham 4
Ansett Flying Boat Services
Reg.: VH-BRC
c/n: SH55C
 
ex RAF JM715
Solent Sky Museum [Southampton]