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BN-2B Defender vs 208 Caravan

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Cessna
First flight 12 June 1965 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1965 1984
Number produced 1280 units 3000 units
Average unit price $2 million $2.1 million
Wing area 31.3 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.9 m
Height 4.2 m 4.3 m
Length 11.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The BN-2B Defender first flew 17 years before the 208 Caravan (1965 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the BN-2B Defender at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,280 units of the BN-2B Defender.