General Aviation

Pilatus Aircraft Bn-2a-26

Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft

The BN‑2 Islander is a British light utility aircraft and regional airliner built by Britten‑Norman. First flown in the 1960s, it remains in production and is one of Europe’s best‑selling commercial aircraft, with more than 750 units in service worldwide for both civilian and military operators.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
pilatus-aircraft-bn-2a-26
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N907GD

Specifications

Wingspan
14.94 m / 49 ft
Length
10.86 m / 35 ft
Height
4.18 m / 13 ft
Max Speed
274 km/h / 170 mph
Cruise Speed
240 km/h / 150 mph
Range
1398 km / 755 nmi
Ceiling
4000 m / 13000 ft
First Flight
1965-06-13
Production Start
1965
Total Built
1280

Variants

  • BN-2A-26- 1 registrations - Example N907GD

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