title: Short Biplane No. 3
text: # Short Biplane No. 3
  
  The Short No.3 Biplane was an early British aircraft built by Short Brothers in the late 1900s.
  
  ## History
  
  The Short No.3 biplane was a follow-on to the company's earlier Short Biplane No.2. The aircraft was ordered by Royal Navy officer Frank McClean on August 3, 1909, and delivered in mid-1910. Although the wingspan is known, the exact configuration and powerplant arrangement are unknown. However, even before completion and flight-testing, the No.3 biplane was judged to be obsolete.
  
  ## Specifications
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m)
  
  Performance
  
  