It is planned to be used for humanitarian missions
Canadian company De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) may resume production of the Short Sherpa light transport aircraft, which was discontinued 34 years ago. Due to its unpretentious design and a number of other features (this is a short takeoff and landing aircraft, it can land and take off from unpaved runways), the aircraft is planned to be used for humanitarian missions. But it can also carry out regional transport.
The type certificate for Short Sherpa was acquired by Viking Air, which is part of DHC. The Canadian company has already resumed production of the regional 20-seat DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft (there are such in Russia), which were mass-produced until 1988, so the Short Sherpa could be the next model to be resurrected.
The Short Sherpa's power plant consists of two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45-R. Curb weight of the aircraft — 8 650 kg, maximum take-off weight — 11,566 kg. The maximum flight speed is 352 km/h at an altitude of 3050 m, cruising speed — 296 km/h, practical flight range — 1240 km with a load weighing 2 tons.