| Attribute | Short Belfast × | Lockheed L-188 Electra × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Short Belfast | Lockheed L-188 Electra |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1964 | 1957 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 1961 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | BELF | L188 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Rolls-Royce Tyne | 4x Allison 501-D13 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 5,730 | 3,750 |
| Avionics | EKCO E190 weather radar | Bendix Weather Radar, MLS, GPS |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 541 | 648 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 172 | 222 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,536 | 3,519 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 9,144 | 8,656 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.38 | 10.01 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,770 | 1,439 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,065 | 1,311 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 104,330 | 51,256 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 67,499 | 44,499 |
| Max payload (kg) | 34,000 | 15,300 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 36,885 | 20,895 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 311.5 | 15 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | - | 98 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.93 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 2.74 |
| Cabin length (m) | 23 | 20.02 |
| Exterior length (m) | 41.58 | 31.85 |
| Tail height (m) | 14.33 | 10.01 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Wing span (m) | 48.42 | 30.18 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |