Air Tractor AT-802 vs Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

In active service^[source]

1990–present^[source]

1965–present^[source]

1990^[source]

13 June 1965^[source]

L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II^[source]

820 US gal (683 imp gal; 3,104 L)^[source]

9 passengers / 2,048 lb (929 kg) maximum payload^[source]

8.8:1^[source]

7.4:1^[source]

NACA 4415^[source]

NACA 23012^[source]

91 mph (146 km/h, 79 kn) (power off, flaps down)^[source]

40 kn (46 mph, 74 km/h) (flaps down)^[source]

John Britten, Desmond Norman^[source]

Vieques Air Link FLN Frisia Luftverkehr Air Flamenco Cape Air^[source]

1,280^[source]

Britten-Norman Defender Britten-Norman Trislander^[source]

137 imp gal (165 US gal; 620 L)^[source]

2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-2B constant speed propellers , 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) diameter^[source]

183 kn (211 mph, 339 km/h)^[source]

1,218 ft (370 m) (at sea level)^[source]

980 ft (300 m) (at sea level)^[source]

British light piston utility aircraft and regional airliner^[source]

Another development was a turbo-normalizing system with RaJay turbocharger for the -2, -3, -6, -8, and -9 models allowing full power up to 14,000 feet (4,300 metres) with attendant increase in true airspeed and takeoff and climb performance. Presently Talco in Texas holds the STC.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Development / Further development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In early 2008, B-N was studying a version powered by 350 hp (260 kW) aircraft diesel engines with SMA Engines , already offering the 230 hp (170 kW) SMA SR305-230 . In May 2010, Britten-Norman announced that manufacturing of the Islander would be relocated from Romania to a new site in the UK, due to the rising costs of production in Romania.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Development / Further development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane with a rectangular fuselage and two wing-mounted engines; early aircraft were equipped with a pair of piston engines while later production models may be alternatively fitted with turboprop engines in their place. The rectangular cross section fuselage, which is furnished with a conventional tail unit and fixed tricycle landing gear , can accommodate a single pilot and up to nine passengers in a commuter configuration, or operate in a mixed cargo/passenger capacity. The cabin can be rapidly reconfigured, allowing for a single aircraft to undertake a diverse range of tasks within a minimal period of time. Often referring to the type as "The world's most versatile aircraft", Britten-Norman promotes the Islander's low direct operating costs, minimal maintenance, and its stability in flight as major attributes of the aircraft.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Immediately following commercial availability, US distributor Jonas Aircraft ordered 30 Islanders, and placed orders for another 112 aircraft within a year. When equipped with four 54-gallon fuel tanks, the Islander was able to ferry itself across the transatlantic route, via Gander International Airport , Newfoundland , for US deliveries. The Islander's long-range capabilities were highlighted when the type won the 1969 London - Sydney air race.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Operational history; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Between 1976 and 2006, Scottish airline Loganair operated a number of Islanders as air ambulances, covering areas such as the island communities in the Hebrides . The Islander services Loganair 's Westray to Papa Westray flight , the shortest scheduled flight in the world at 1.7 mi (2.7 km); the scheduled flight time including taxiing is two minutes.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Operational history; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Prototype first flown in 1966 with two 260 hp (190 kW) Lycoming O-540-E4B5 piston engines.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

A BN-2A with modified flaps, and two 300 hp (220 kW) Lycoming IO-540-K1B5 (fuel injected) engines.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

A BN-2A with wing leading edge modifications and two 260 hp (190 kW) Lycoming O-540-E4C5 engine.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

A BN-2A-8 with increased takeoff weight and 270 hp (200 kW) Lycoming TIO-540-H1A (turbo-charged, fuel injected) engines.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Defender military variant with 300 hp (220 kW) IO-540-K1B5 engines and underwing hard points and military modifications.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Turbine Islander based on BN-2A-26 with two 320 shp (240 kW) Allison 250-B17C turboprops. Seating for up to 9 passengers.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Three-engined Trislander, a stretched BN-2A with 18 seats and three 260 hp (190 kW) Lycoming O-540-E4C5 piston engines.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1974 Harbor Airlines accident - On 26 December 1974, a Britten-Norman BN-2A crashed 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in a snowstorm; the pilot and three of the five passengers died. The cause was determined to be a clogged pitot tube.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1989 New England Airlines Britten-Norman Islander Crash - November 28, 1989, a BN-2A Islander, N127JL, flying to Westerly crashed into the sea 3 to 5 miles northwest of Block Island . All 8 people on board, 7 passengers and pilot were killed.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

2022 Air Flamenco crash - On 15 February 2022, a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander (N821RR) veered off the runway at Culebra Airport (CPX), Puerto Rico doing substantial right wing and propeller damage. None of the three persons on board were injured.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

2024 Air Taxi Vanuatu crash - On 15 July 2024, a BN-2A Islander operated by Air Taxi Vanuatu crashed close to its destination of Port Vila ; one of the five people on board died.^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Accidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Capacity: 9 passengers / 2,048 lb (929 kg) maximum payload^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length: 35 ft 7 + 3 ⁄ 4 in (10.86 m)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan: 49 ft 0 in (14.94 m)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Height: 13 ft 8 + 3 ⁄ 4 in (4.18 m)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wing area: 325.0 sq ft (30.19 m 2 )^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Empty weight: 4,114 lb (1,866 kg) equipped (without avionics)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Max takeoff weight: 6,600 lb (2,994 kg)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming O-540-E4C5 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engines, 260 hp (190 kW) each^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Propellers: 2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-2B constant speed propellers , 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) diameter^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Maximum speed: 148 kn (170 mph, 274 km/h) at sea level^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cruise speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h) at 12,000 ft (3,700 m) (59% power)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Stall speed: 40 kn (46 mph, 74 km/h) (flaps down)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Never exceed speed : 183 kn (211 mph, 339 km/h)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range: 755 nmi (869 mi, 1,398 km) at 130 kn (150 mph; 241 km/h) and 12,000 ft (3,700 m) (59% power, standard fuel)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Service ceiling: 13,000 ft (4,000 m)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of climb: 860 ft/min (4.4 m/s) at sea level^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Take-off run to 50 ft (15 m): 1,218 ft (370 m) (at sea level)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Landing run from 50 ft (15 m): 980 ft (300 m) (at sea level)^[source]Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander · Specifications (BN-2B Islander); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage