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3 unusual facts about Short C-23 Sherpa


Short C-23 Sherpa

These aircraft were assigned to Military Airlift Command (MAC) for the European Distribution System Aircraft (EDSA) role, flying cargo and personnel between US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) air bases.

During Iraq War, 2003–present, the C-23 has served the Army's intra-theater needs of cargo and personnel transport.

Short Sherpa

Short C-23 Sherpa, military version of the Short 330 and 360 turboprop powered transport aircraft, introduced 1985



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