BN-2B Defender vs Nomad
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 |
Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. | |
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Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | GAF |
First flight | 23 July 1971 |
Year introduced | 1975 |
Number produced | 172 units |
Average unit price | $-- 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 |
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—‰ |
Wing area | 31.1 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 16.5 m â—‰ |
Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
Length | 12.6 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 6,400 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,855 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,150 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.