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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

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Aircraft of the Kaset

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Development

Entwicklung

 

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a 1960s British light utility aircraft, regional airliner and cargo aircraft designed and originally manufactured by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom. On 13. June 1965, the first prototype BN-2 Islander conducted its maiden flight.

 

Der Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander ist ein 1960er British Light Utility Aircraft, regionales Verkehrs-und Frachtflugzeug entworfen und ursprünglich von Britten-Norman des England hergestellt. Am 13. Juni 1965 führte der erste Prototyp BN-2 Islander seinen Jungfernflug durch.
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Variants

Versionen
 

BN-2A

 Production version with minor modification from prototype and increased takeoff weight.

BN-2A

 Serienversion mit geringen Modifikationen vom Prototyp und erhöhtem Startgewicht.
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Operational history

Einsatzgeschichte

 

    

Die BN-2A Islander wurde 1968 an die Kaset geliefert und vornehmlich zu Transportzwecken eingesetzt.
Die einzige Britten Norman Islander der Kaset steht heute im Museum in Nakhon Sawan.
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Kaset Kaset

 
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Specifications BN-2A

Wingspan

Spannweite

14.94 m

Length

Länge

10.86 m

Height

Höhe

4.18 m
Wing area Flügelfläche

30.20 m²

Engine

Motor

2 × Lycoming O-540-E4C5 or IO-540, 260 hp each

Maximum speed

Höchstgeschwindigkeit

273 km/h

Empty weight

Leergewicht

1,667 kg

Loaded weight

Startgewicht

2,994 kg

Climb Rate

Steigrate

295 m/min

Service ceiling

Gipfelhöhe

4,024 m

Range

Reichweite

1,400 km

Armament

Bewaffnung

none

Capacity

 Zuladung

9 passengers
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Pictures
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  The only Islander of the Kaset in the Museum at Nakhon Sawan (Photo courtesy Tui Pankem) The only Islander of the Kaset in the Museum at Nakhon Sawan (Photo courtesy Tui Pankem) The only Islander of the Kaset in the Museum at Nakhon Sawan (Photo courtesy Tui Pankem) The only Islander of the Kaset in the Museum at Nakhon Sawan (Photo courtesy Tui Pankem) -
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  The only Islander of the Kaset in the Museum at Nakhon Sawan (Photo courtesy Tui Pankem)        
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Serial Transavia PL-12
Type

US Serial

Reg.

s/n

Delivered

Withdrawn

Remarks
BN-2A - 501 26 5. Oct 1968 1999  
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last update 14. January 2013

written 12. Juli 2005

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