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BN-2B Defender vs PA-31 Navajo

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Piper
First flight 12 June 1965 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 1280 units 3942 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 12.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.0 m
Length 11.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW 2 x 116 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 1 years before the BN-2B Defender (1964 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,280 units of the BN-2B Defender.