Overview
The Britten-Norman Defender is a multi-role utility transport aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom. It is the military version of the Britten-Norman Islander, developed for roles such as utility transport, casualty evacuation, counter-insurgency and light attack, forward air control, patrol and reconnaissance. The term 'Britten-Norman Defender' refers to all militarised variants of the BN-2 product line including the BN-2 Piston Defender, the BN-2T Turbine Defender, the BN-2T-4R Defender and the stretched variant BN-2T-4S, designated Defender 4000.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 12.20 m |
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| Wingspan | 16.15 m |
| Height | 1.27 m |
Performance
| Max. speed | 288 km/h |
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| Range | 2,222 km |
Crew & capacity
| Seats (max.) | 9 |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | O-540-E4C5 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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