The Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA (ICAO type SH36) is an aircraft of United Kingdom origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 12,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 630 nm, a cruise speed of 210 knots, a service ceiling of 23,000 ft and seating for up to 39 across its variants.
Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 12
- Active
- 12
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD3-60 SHERPA SD3-60 SHERPA | — | 12,200 kg | 630 nm | 210 kt | 39 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A41EU · Rev 12
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A41EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA fleet — updated daily.
29 yearsmedian age
Of the 12 registered Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA with a known build year (100% of the 12 we track), the median age is 29 years.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 6
- Tracked flights
- 79
- Tracked flight hours
- 253
6 Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 79 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA?
The Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA has a maximum range of 630 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA carry?
The Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA seats up to 39 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA?
The Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA's maximum take-off weight is 12,200 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA?
The Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA's ICAO type designator is SH36.
How many Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 12 registered Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA airframes worldwide.
Registered SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft
Individual SD3-60 SHERPA airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.