BN-2B Islander
The BN-2B Islander is one of the most successful and versatile twin engine utility aircraft in aviation history. Engineered with a robust high wing layout and durable fixed tricycle landing gear, the Islander is renowned for outstanding short take off and landing performance. Operating reliably on grass, gravel, and beach strips, it seats up to nine passengers and can be reconfigured rapidly for freight, air ambulance, and island hopper missions.
Specs
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Engine type
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2x Lycoming O-540-E4C5
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Length
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35.7 ft / 10.9 m
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Height
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13.7 ft / 4.2 m
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Wingspan
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49.0 ft / 14.9 m
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Range
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755 nm / 1400 km
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BN-2T Turbine Islander
The BN-2T Turbine Islander adapts the proven Islander airframe with twin Rolls Royce 250 turboprop engines. Delivering turbine reliability, kerosene fuel compatibility in remote parts of the world, and reduced cabin vibration, the Turbine Islander offers improved hot and high climb performance while maintaining the legendary STOL handling of the piston series.
Specs
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Engine type
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2x Rolls-Royce 250-B17C
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Length
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35.7 ft / 10.9 m
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Height
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13.7 ft / 4.2 m
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Wingspan
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49.0 ft / 14.9 m
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Range
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690 nm / 1278 km
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BN-2A Mk III Trislander
The BN-2A Mk III Trislander is an unmistakable three engine stretched commuter airliner developed from the original Islander. Featuring an extended fuselage seating up to 18 passengers and a distinctive third engine mounted directly in the vertical fin, the Trislander served as an economical, low maintenance feederliner connecting regional archipelagos and short distance routes worldwide.
Specs
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Engine type
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3x Lycoming O-540-E4C5
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Length
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49.2 ft / 15.0 m
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Height
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14.2 ft / 4.3 m
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Wingspan
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53.0 ft / 16.2 m
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Range
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540 nm / 1000 km
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Defender 4000
The Defender 4000 is an advanced multi mission special operations variant of the Turbine Islander. Featuring an enlarged radome nose for maritime search radar, underwing hardpoints, electro optical sensor turrets, and an extended fuselage, the Defender delivers cost effective airborne law enforcement, border surveillance, and coastal protection capabilities.
Specs
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Engine type
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2x Rolls-Royce 250-B17F
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Length
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40.0 ft / 12.2 m
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Height
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14.2 ft / 4.3 m
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Wingspan
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53.0 ft / 16.2 m
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Range
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1006 nm / 1863 km
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