BN-2B Defender vs P68
| 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 |
| Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 431 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 |
| 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 | 18.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 2,043 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 149 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The BN-2B Defender is faster with a maximum speed of 264 km/h compared to the P68's 0 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The P68 has a higher service ceiling at 5,850 meters (19,192 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or P68?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 431 units of the P68.