BN-2B Defender vs P68

British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions.
Picture of BN-2B Defender
Origin country 🇬🇧 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

P68

Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
Picture of P68
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair
First flight 25 May 1970
Year of introduction 1971
Number produced 431 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 31.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.2 m â—‰
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 264 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,825 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW â—‰

P68

Wing area 18.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 9.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 5,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 149 kW â—‰

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Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.