Short Brothers Short Knuckleduster

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The Short Knuckleduster, which debuted in 1933, is a British general-purpose flying boat accommodating a five-person crew. Measuring 19.3 meters long with a 27.4-meter wingspan and twin engines, this aircraft achieves 241.4 km/h. The Knuckleduster's substantial size and multipurpose design reflect the versatility expected from interwar flying boats serving patrol, transport, and reconnaissance missions. Its robust construction and practical configuration made it suitable for sustained operations from remote water bases and coastal stations.