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An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
BN-2B Islander · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander |
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| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Utility aircraft/airliner[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | United Kingdom[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Britten-Norman[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | In active service |
35 ft 7 + 3 ⁄ 4 in (10.86 m)[source]
Empty; An-72 · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; An-72 · Gross weight
Single source19,050 kg (42,000 lb)[source]
34,500 kg (76,058 lb)[source]
Empty; BN-2B Islander · equipped (without avionics)
Single sourceMaximum take-off; BN-2B Islander · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceMaximum; An-72 · Maximum speed
Single source700 km/h (435 mph, 378 kn)[source]
An-72 · Range
Single source4,325 km (2,688 mi, 2,336 nmi)[source]
BN-2B Islander · 59% power, standard fuel
Single sourceBN-2B Islander · at 130 kn (150 mph; 241 km/h) and
Single source755 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]
BN-2B Islander · 2 × Lycoming O-540-E4C5 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engines each
Single source2 × Lycoming O-540-E4C5 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engines, 260 hp (190 kW) each[source]
An-72 · 2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan thrust each
Single source2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan, 63.9 kN (14,330 lbf) thrust each[source]
BN-2B Islander · 860 ft/min ( ) at sea level
Single source860 ft/min (4.4 m/s) at sea level[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | Vieques Air Link FLN Frisia Luftverkehr Air Flamenco Cape Air[source] |
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| Number built | 133[source] | 1,280[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1965–present[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 13 June 1965[source] |
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| Developed into | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] | Britten-Norman Defender Britten-Norman Trislander[source] |
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| Capacity | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] | 9 passengers / 2,048 lb (929 kg) maximum payload[source] |
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| Designer | — | John Britten, Desmond Norman[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | — | 7.4:1[source] |
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| Airfoil | — | NACA 23012[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 137 imp gal (165 US gal; 620 L)[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-2B constant speed propellers , 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) diameter[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 40 kn (46 mph, 74 km/h) (flaps down)[source] |
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| Never exceed speed | — | 183 kn (211 mph, 339 km/h)[source] |
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| Take-off run to 50 ft (15 m) | — | 1,218 ft (370 m) (at sea level)[source] |
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| Landing run from 50 ft (15 m) | — | 980 ft (300 m) (at sea level)[source] |
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| Role | — | British light piston utility aircraft and regional airliner[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | 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 |
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