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.
Four pylons were added as hardpoints under the wings. This replica wears the colours of the British Army. It is armed for ground attacks.
VTOL for flaps.
Trim to trim.
AG1: Nav lights
AG2: Arm bombs
AG3: Arm AGM-65 Mavericks
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 51.1ft (15.6m)
- Length 34.3ft (10.4m)
- Height 14.3ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 6,746lbs (3,060kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,542lbs (3,874kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.257
- Wing Loading 24.5lbs/ft2 (119.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 349.1ft2 (32.4m2)
- Drag Points 8705
Parts
- Number of Parts 122
- Control Surfaces 11
- Performance Cost 564
