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BN-2B Defender vs 210 Centurion

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Cessna
First flight 12 June 1965 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1965 1957
Number produced 1280 units 9240 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.0 m
Length 11.1 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 8 years before the BN-2B Defender (1957 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the BN-2B Defender which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,280 units of the BN-2B Defender.