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Short Stirling III

The Short Stirling III is an airplane with 4 engines built by Short Brothers in the United Kingdom. It first flew on 14 May 1939 and entered service in 1940, and was retired in 1946. 2,383 were built.

Short Stirling
Pictured: Short Stirling · Charles E. Brown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
  • 2examples
  • 2places

About the Short Stirling

Type of aircraft
airplane with 4 engines
First flight
14 May 1939
Entered service
1940
Retired
1946
Total built
2,383
Wingspan
13.16 m
Length
26.6 m
Height
6.94 m
Country of origin
United Kingdom

Where you can see one

2 examples are on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
RAF Museum LondonLK488static display
RAF Museum MidlandsLK488static display