Short S.45 Seaford
Short Brothers · United Kingdom · first flew 1944 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Short S.45 Seaford was a 1940s flying boat, designed as a long-range maritime patrol bomber for RAF Coastal Command.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 26.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Four-engined flying boat with a high wing
- Four Bristol Hercules XIX radial engines
- Developed from the Short Sunderland
It is a large four-engined flying boat with 1,720 hp Bristol Hercules XIX radials and a wingspan of about 34.4 m.
Specifications
- The Short S.45 Seaford has a length of 26.99 m (89 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 34.38 m (113 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 389 km/h (242 mph).
- Typical crew: 8-11.
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History
It was developed from the Short Sunderland and initially ordered as the Sunderland Mark IV. It first flew on 30 August 1944.
Variants
The Short Solent was developed from it.
Where you'll see it
Ten were built and the Royal Air Force was the primary user.
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