BN-2B Defender vs Nomad

British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
Picture of BN-2B Defender
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.
Picture of Nomad
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—‰

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Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.