BN-2B Defender vs C-212 Aviocar
The BN-2B Defender and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and CASA respectively. Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-212 Aviocar operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender. At 7,700 kg MTOW, the C-212 Aviocar is 2.6x the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg. The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The BN-2B Defender first flew 6 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1965 vs 1971).
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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 |
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 31.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 264 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,995 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 97 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the BN-2B Defender at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or C-212 Aviocar?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.