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BN-2B Defender vs SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019

BN-2B Defender vs SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 at a glance — top speed 264 vs 300 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,090 km, max takeoff weight 2,995 vs 1,450 kg, built 1,280 vs 86 units.

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B DefenderFull specs
SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019Full specs
Specifications
BN-2B Defender SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 12 June 1965 24 May 1969
Year introduced 1965 1976
Number produced 1280 units 86 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 16.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.0 m
Height 4.2 m 2.9 m
Length 11.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,090 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 690 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 298 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019's 1,090 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 11 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 86 units of the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019.