BN-2B Defender vs Cessna 402
| 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 |
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 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 â—‰ |
| 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Cessna 402?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.