BN-2B Defender vs P68
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 Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Britten-Norman |
First flight | 12 June 1965 |
Year of introduction | 1965 |
Number produced | 1280 units |
Average unit price | $2 million |
Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. | |
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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—‰ |
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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.