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BN-2B Defender vs C-212 Aviocar

BN-2B Defender vs C-212 Aviocar at a glance — top speed 264 vs 370 km/h, range 1,400 vs 835 km, max takeoff weight 2,995 vs 7,700 kg, built 1,280 vs 483 units.

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B DefenderFull specs
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
Specifications
BN-2B Defender C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman CASA
First flight 12 June 1965 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1965 1974
Number produced 1280 units 483 units
Average unit price $2 million $7 million
Wing area 31.3 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 20.3 m
Height 4.2 m 6.3 m
Length 11.1 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 835 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 671 kW
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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.