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BN-2B Defender vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 June 1965 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1965 1966
Number produced 1280 units 985 units
Average unit price $2 million $7 million
Wing area 31.3 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 20.0 m
Height 4.2 m 6.0 m
Length 11.1 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter 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 DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.