Shorts 360 Allegheny Commuter U.S. Air Force it was redesigned in the

it was redesigned in the U

but WW II ended before the aircraft could be employed in combat

next-generation

Department of Defense contract

one of the Navy's earliest jet fighters

Shorts 360 Allegheny Commuter U.S. Air Force it was redesigned in theAllegheny Commuter SH 360 airplane model. The Shorts 360 is an extended, higher capacity version of the 30 seat Shorts 330, offering 36 seats to meet growing demands. Inspired by the success of the durable Shorts 330, the Northern Ireland manufacturer began developing this upgraded model in mid 1980. The prototype took its maiden flight on June 1, 1981, followed by the first production model in August 1982. Certified by September 3, 1982, the Shorts