BN-2B Defender vs Arava

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 of introduction 1965
Number produced 1280 units
Average unit price $2 million
Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport.
Picture of Arava
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 27 November 1969
Year of introduction 1972
Number produced 103 units
Average unit price $1.9 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 43.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 21.0 m â—‰
Height 5.2 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 326 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,050 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW â—‰

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