The Britten-Norman Defender is the military variant of the civilian bushplane Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander. First flight was in 1970. It is in service in the British Army Air Corps and several smaller air and police forces around the world.
In 1996, the Royal Cambodian Air Force deployed its three BN-2 Defenders in support of the dry season offensive against Khmer Rouge insurgents. The Defenders were armed with machine guns and rockets. One Defender was lost during the operation.
VTOL for flaps.
Trim to trim.
AG1: Nav lights
AG2: Arm rockets
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 51.1ft (15.6m)
- Length 34.3ft (10.4m)
- Height 13.9ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 5,751lbs (2,608kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,546lbs (3,423kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.291
- Wing Loading 21.6lbs/ft2 (105.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 349.1ft2 (32.4m2)
- Drag Points 8125
Parts
- Number of Parts 115
- Control Surfaces 11
- Performance Cost 538
