BN-2B Defender vs Do 128

British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
Picture of BN-2B Defender
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman
First flight 12 June 1965
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 1280 units
Average unit price $2 million
German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
Picture of Do 128
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier
First flight 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price $1 million
Wing area 31.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.2 m â—‰
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 264 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,400 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,825 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW â—‰
Wing area 29.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.6 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 325 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 9,936 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,348 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 298 kW â—‰

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Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer.