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Short Bomber
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Specifications

     Primary Function:
     Crew:
     Engine:
     Horsepower:
     Length:
     Wingspan:
     Weight Empty:
     Max. Weight:
     Machine Gun:
     Ordnance:
     Max. Speed:
     Climb Rate:
     Ceiling:
     Range:
     First Flight:
     Year Deployed:
bomber
two
Rolls Royce
250 hp.
45' 0"
84' 0"
5,000 lbs.
6,800 lbs.
1 - 7.7 mm
900 lbs.
77 mph
250 fpm
10,600 feet
1,400 miles
1915
1916







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The Short Bomber, manufactured by the Short Brothers, had the longest wingspan of any single engine biplane.

Short Bomber aircraft, flying sorties for the Royal Flying Corps, and as torpedo bomber seaplanes for the Royal Naval Air Service, saw action during World War I. They were deployed in 1916 and flew missions through mid 1917 when they were replaced by faster twin engine bombers.

A total of 83 Short Bomber land based aircraft were built, and 936 Short Bomber sea planes were built as the Type 184.


Short Bomber seaplane.