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Britten-Norman Islander

Light Utility · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Britten-Norman Islander — Light Utility
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The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a British light utility aircraft and regional airliner designed and originally manufactured by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom. Still in production, the Islander is one of the best-selling commercial aircraft types produced in Europe. Although designed in the 1960s, over 750 are still in service with commercial operators around the world. The aircraft is a light transport with over 30 military aviation operators around the world.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Light Utility
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
2× 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engines
Thrust / Power
260 hp each
Length (ft)
35
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
4114
MTOW (lb)
6600
Service Ceiling (ft)
13000
Range (mi)
869
Max Speed (mph)
170