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BN-2B Defender vs Short Skyvan

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Short Brothers
First flight 12 June 1965 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1965 1963
Number produced 1280 units 149 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 19.8 m
Height 4.2 m 4.6 m
Length 11.1 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan operates at altitudes up to 6,858 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 2 years before the BN-2B Defender (1963 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 2 years before the BN-2B Defender which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Short Skyvan?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.