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BN-2B Defender vs P.166

BN-2B Defender vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 264 vs 400 km/h, range 1,400 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 2,995 vs 4,300 kg, built 1,280 vs 154 units.

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
BN-2B Defender P.166
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Piaggio
First flight 12 June 1965 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1965 --
Number produced 1280 units 154 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 13.5 m
Height 4.2 m 5.0 m
Length 11.1 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or P.166?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or P.166?
The P.166 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or P.166?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.