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BN-2B Defender vs GAF Nomad

BN-2B Defender vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 264 vs 311 km/h, range 1,400 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 2,995 vs 3,855 kg, built 1,280 vs 172 units.

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
BN-2B Defender GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman GAF
First flight 12 June 1965 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1965 1975
Number produced 1280 units 172 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 31.3 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 16.5 m
Height 4.2 m 5.5 m
Length 11.1 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,855 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 10 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or GAF Nomad?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.