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BN-2B Defender vs Cessna 402

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender Cessna 402
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Cessna
First flight 12 June 1965 26 August 1965
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 1280 units 2 units
Average unit price $2 million $360K
Wing area 31.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 13.5 m
Height 4.2 m 3.5 m
Length 11.1 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 426 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,358 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 8,199 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 3,107 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,846 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 242 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.