BN-2B Defender vs Nomad
| British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. | |
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| 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 |
| Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GAF |
| First flight | 23 July 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 172 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 31.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,855 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The Nomad is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The Nomad has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The Nomad has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,855 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 10 years before the Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Nomad?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 172 units of the Nomad.