BN-2B Defender vs 737
The BN-2B Defender and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Boeing respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 3.4x the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 17:1 the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg. The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $115M for the 737. The BN-2B Defender first flew 2 years before the 737 (1965 vs 1967).
| British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Britten-Norman |
| First flight | 12 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1280 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| Wing area | 31.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 264 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,995 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the BN-2B Defender at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,280 units of the BN-2B Defender.