Cessna 402 vs BN-2B Defender
American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. |
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Origin country |
πΊπΈ United States
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Cessna |
First flight |
26 August 1965 |
Year of introduction |
1967 |
Number produced |
2 units
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Average unit price |
$0.4 million
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British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. |
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Origin country |
π¬π§ United Kingdom
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Britten-Norman |
First flight |
12 June 1965 |
Year of introduction |
1965 |
Number produced |
1280 units
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Average unit price |
$2 million
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Wing area |
21.0 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
13.5 m
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Height |
3.5 m
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Length |
11.1 m
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Maximum speed |
426 km/h
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Operational range |
None km
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Service ceiling |
8,199 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
3,107 kg
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Empty weight |
1,846 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 242 kW
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Wing area |
31.3 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
16.2 m
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Height |
4.2 m
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Length |
11.1 m
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Maximum speed |
264 km/h
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Operational range |
1,400 km
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Service ceiling |
4,000 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
2,995 kg
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Empty weight |
1,825 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 194 kW
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Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.