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An-14 Clod vs BN-2B Defender

An-14 Clod vs BN-2B Defender at a glance — top speed 210 vs 264 km/h, range 650 vs 1,400 km, max takeoff weight 3,600 vs 2,995 kg, built 332 vs 1,280 units.

Antonov An-14 Clod military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-14 Clod
BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Specifications
An-14 Clod BN-2B Defender
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Britten-Norman
First flight 15 March 1958 12 June 1965
Year introduced 1966 1965
Number produced 332 units 1280 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 39.7 m² 31.3 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 16.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.2 m
Length 11.4 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 264 km/h
Operational range 650 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 2,995 kg
Empty weight 2,600 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 224 kW 2 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender is faster with a maximum speed of 264 km/h compared to the An-14 Clod's 210 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the An-14 Clod's 650 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The An-14 Clod has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The An-14 Clod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The An-14 Clod is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the An-14 Clod which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-14 Clod or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 332 units of the An-14 Clod.