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.
Picture of Cessna 402
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
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 Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman
First flight 12 June 1965
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 1280 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 21.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.5 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 426 km/h β—‰
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 8,199 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,846 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW β—‰
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—‰

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Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.