PA-31 Navajo vs BN-2B Defender
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |