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STOL (Short-Takeoff and Landing) aircraft are built to maneuver with or without airports or in small landing zones and rugged/unimproved landscapes. Sherpa’s STOL aircraft go even further: they are designed to take off and land in extremely limited areas without an airport, runway, or improved terrain.
Designed to fill the performance void in short take-off and landing (STOL) missions, Sherpa aircraft offer unprecedented range, payload, and volume for a variety of missions. As the world’s most adaptive aircraft, the Sherpa replaces the need for costly aerial operations at a fraction of the cost, with increased range and versatility.
The Short C-23 Sherpa is a small military transport aircraft built by Short Brothers. It was designed to operate from unpaved runways and make short takeoff and landings (STOL). [1] It features a large squared fuselage with a full-width rear cargo door/ramp.
Whether hauling passengers or supplies, the GT500 offers unprecedented short take-off and landing (STOL) performance in a rugged frame that adapts to any terrain. The multi-mission design of the GT500 includes an extended range and 2,165 lbs of useful load.
Utilizing a fleet of fixed wing aircraft including a Twin Otter, Dornier, Casa and a Shorts Sherpa, smokejumper and paracargo operations can reach anywhere in the country. The DH-6 300 series Twin Otter is a Short-Take-Off-and-Landing (STOL) aircraft ideal for demanding smokejumper missions in the back country.
The Short C-23 Sherpa is a twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. It features a high-wing, boxy fuselage design, and rear cargo doors for ease of loading and unloading.
The Sherpa's lightweight fuselage, raw power, short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability, large interior, and “drive-on/drive-off” entry gives the SD3-60 Sherpa the versatility to meet whatever the world throws at it.
