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 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
Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications.
Picture of Nomad
Origin country πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer GAF
First flight 23 July 1971
Year of introduction 1975
Number produced 172 units
Average unit price $-- 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 31.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.5 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 12.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h β—‰
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 6,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,855 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,150 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 313 kW β—‰

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Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.