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Arava vs BN-2B Defender

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
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Specifications
Arava BN-2B Defender
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Britten-Norman
First flight 27 November 1969 12 June 1965
Year introduced 1972 1965
Number produced 103 units 1280 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $2 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 31.3 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 16.2 m
Height 5.2 m 4.2 m
Length 12.7 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 264 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 2,995 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 97 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the BN-2B Defender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Britten-Norman respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,400 km for the BN-2B Defender. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender. At 7,711 kg MTOW, the Arava is 2.6x the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 1,280 for the BN-2B Defender. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $2M for the BN-2B Defender. The BN-2B Defender first flew 4 years before the Arava (1965 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The Arava is faster with a maximum speed of 326 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.