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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a British light piston 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. Initial aircraft were manufactured at Britten-Norman's factory in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK. After Fairey Aviation acquired the Britten-Norman company, its Islanders and Trislander aircraft were built in Romania, then shipped to Avions Fairey in Belgium for finishing before being flown to the UK for flight certification. Being certified in 1967, the Islander is still in production.

Specifications

TypeTransport Aircraft
ManufacturerBritten-Norman
Introduced1965
StatusIn service
Crew1
Speed274 km/h
Range1,398 km
Ceiling3,962 m
Weight3 t
Length10.67 m
Wingspan14.94 m

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India4confirmed
United Kingdom—
Israel—
Turkey—
Indonesia—

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