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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Short SB.6 Seamew
Category
Country
Production
1953–1957
Quantity
26
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Base AirframeShort SB.6 Seamew
- Mission TypeAnti-submarine aircraft
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew2
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine Typeturboprop
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed320 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,000 m
- Range1,000 km
- Endurance4
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / Radarradar scanner
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles1
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorYes
- Sonobuoy CapabilityYes
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length12.5 m
- Wingspan14.5 m
- Max Takeoff Weight5,500 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built26
- Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1957
- Production Start1952
- Production End1957
- Operational Statuscancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1953Production started
- 1955Sale: United Kingdom (60 units)
- 1957Production ended
73
years in service
4
years in production
26
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Short SB.6 SeamewSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 |  United Kingdom | 60 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
105MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT21EARLY COLD WAR · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT932UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) is an instrument used to measure and detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily for locating submarines or other large metallic objects.
A sonobuoy is a expendable, self‑contained buoy equipped with acoustic or other sensors, deployed from aircraft to detect and track submarines or surface vessels.
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