BN-2B Defender vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
Picture of BN-2B Defender
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Britten-Norman
First flight 12 June 1965
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 1280 units
Average unit price $2 million
Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
Picture of DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 May 1965
Year of introduction 1966
Number produced 985 units
Average unit price $7 million
Wing area 31.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.2 m β—‰
Height 4.2 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 264 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,400 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,825 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW β—‰
Wing area 39.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 20.0 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 15.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,175 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW β—‰

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Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.