BN-2B Defender vs PC-6 Porter
| British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 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 |
| Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 4 May 1959 |
| Year of introduction | 1960 |
| Number produced | 604 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 31.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 264 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,995 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 244 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,260 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW ◉ |
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