| Attribute | Short SC.7 Skyvan × | Curtiss SB2C Helldiver × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers | Curtiss |
| Model | Short SC.7 Skyvan | Curtiss SB2C Helldiver |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1963 | 1942 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1986 | 1945 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | SC7 | SB2C |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Garrett AiResearch TPE-331-201 | 1x Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 715 | 1,900 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 278 | 474 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 111 | 143 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,115 | 1,874 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,858 | 8,870 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.33 | 9.14 |
| Take off distance (m) | 482 | 178 |
| Landing distance (m) | 567 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 5,670 | 7,710 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 5,670 | 7,537 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,339 | 1,500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,109 | 1,344 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 19 | 2 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.8 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.5 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 8.9 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 12.21 | 11.18 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.6 | 5.16 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 19.79 | 15.16 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |