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BN-2B Defender vs Vulcanair P68

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Vulcanair
First flight 12 June 1965 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1965 1971
Number produced 1280 units 431 units
Average unit price $2 million $1.2 million
Wing area 31.3 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 12.0 m
Height 4.2 m 3.4 m
Length 11.1 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the Vulcanair P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Vulcanair respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 322 km/h for the Vulcanair P68. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 2,043 km for the Vulcanair P68. The Vulcanair P68 operates at altitudes up to 5,850 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 431 for the Vulcanair P68. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $1.25M for the Vulcanair P68. The BN-2B Defender first flew 5 years before the Vulcanair P68 (1965 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 is faster with a maximum speed of 322 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the BN-2B Defender's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a higher service ceiling at 5,850 meters (19,192 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The BN-2B Defender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,995 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The BN-2B Defender is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Vulcanair P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the Vulcanair P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Vulcanair P68?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.