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BN-2B Defender vs PC-6 Porter

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Pilatus
First flight 12 June 1965 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1965 1960
Number produced 1280 units 604 units
Average unit price $2 million $60K
Wing area 31.3 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.9 m
Height 4.2 m 3.2 m
Length 11.1 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 730 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 6 years before the BN-2B Defender (1959 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The BN-2B Defender is faster with a maximum speed of 264 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 5 years before the BN-2B Defender which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or PC-6 Porter?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.