Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
Utility Aircraft / Commuter Airliner
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a twin-engined ten-seat light utility aircraft and commuter airliner produced by the British manufacturer Britten-Norman. The military variant of the Islander is designated Defender.
The BN-2 is in production since more than 50 years. It is available also with Allison/Rolls-Royce 250-B17C turboprop engines rated at 320 shp as the BN-2T.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 9 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Piston Engines | |
| Engine Model | Lycoming O-540-E4C5 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 194 kW | 260 hp |
| alternative Engine Variant | ||
| Engine Model | Lycoming IO-540-K1B5 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 224 kW | 300 hp |
| alternative Engine Variant | ||
| Propulsion | 2 Turboprop Engines | |
| Engine Model | Allison 250-B17C | |
| Engine Power (each) | 313 kW | 420 shp |
| Speed | 272 km/h | 147 kts 169 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.450 m | 14.600 ft |
| Range | 1.400 km | 756 NM 870 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 1.638 kg | 3.611 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 2.994 kg | 6.600 lbs |
| Wing Span | 14,94 m | 49 ft 0 in |
| Wing Area | 30,2 m² | 325 ft² |
| Length | 10,86 m | 35 ft 8 in |
| Height | 4,18 m | 13 ft 9 in |
| First Flight | 13.06.1965 | |
| Production Status | in production | |
| Total Production | 1280 | |
| ICAO Code | BN2P BN2T | |
| IATA Code | BNI | |
| FAA TCDS | A17EU | |
| Data for (Version) | Britten-Norman BN-2B | |
| Variants | BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T | |
| [Photo-ID: 2053] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-28 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander LFH Luftverkehr Friesland-Harle Reg.: D-ILFC |
| [Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 6500] © Karsten Palt 2013-04-01 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Defender Belgian Army Aviation Reg.: B-06 c/n: 510 |
| Koninklijk Legermuseum [Brussel] | |
| [Photo-ID: 11937] © Karsten Palt 2001-07-27 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-21 Defender Belgian Army Aviation Reg.: B-07 c/n: G523 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2001 [Royal Air Force Station Cottesmore (EGXJ)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 5718] © Karsten Palt 2011-07-21 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander LFH Luftverkehr Friesland-Harle Reg.: D-IEST |
| [Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 1562] © Karsten Palt 2008-10-31 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander LFH Luftverkehr Friesland-Harle Reg.: D-ILFA c/n: 2243 |
| [Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 5719] © Karsten Palt 2011-07-21 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander LFH Luftverkehr Friesland-Harle Reg.: D-ILFA c/n: 2243 |
| [Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 5720] © Karsten Palt 2011-07-21 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander LFH Luftverkehr Friesland-Harle Reg.: D-ILFH c/n: 2212 |
| [Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 5721] © Karsten Palt 2010-08-20 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander OLT - Ostfriesische Lufttransport Reg.: D-IFBN c/n: 2185 |
| [Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 11938] © Karsten Palt 2001-07-27 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander (Defender) Armed Forces of Malta Reg.: AS9516 c/n: 2159 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2001 [Royal Air Force Station Cottesmore (EGXJ)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 12791] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2T Islander Reg.: G-JSAT c/n: 2277 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 12790] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
 | Britten-Norman BN-2T-4S Islander Britten-Norman Reg.: G-WPNS c/n: 4011 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] | |